crossways

Thân thiện

The carpenter placed the wooden boards crossways on the sawhorses.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a transverse direction; across; from side to side: Moving or positioned so as to lie or pass from one side to the other, intersecting a main direction.

Usage

The word "crossways" is used to describe an orientation, direction, or manner of placement that is transverse or diagonal relative to a primary axis or direction. It often implies a crossing or intersecting path.

Examples

• The logs were laid crossways to form a sturdy base for the bridge.
• She cut the fabric crossways to take advantage of the stretch in the material.
• The two streets run crossways to each other at the old town square.

Advanced Usage

• "cut/lay/place crossways": A common construction describing the action of positioning something transversely.
  • For the best texture, you should slice the bread crossways, not lengthways.

Variants and Related Words

• Crosswise (adverb/adjective): A more common variant with identical meaning.
  • Adverb: The boards were nailed crosswise.
  • Adjective: The crosswise beams provided extra support.
• Across (adverb/preposition): Can be similar in meaning but is more general.
• Transversely (adverb): A more formal synonym.

Synonyms

• Transversely
• Diagonally (when not at a perfect right angle)
• Athwart (literary or nautical)

Antonyms

• Lengthways
• Longitudinally
• Parallel

Related Phrases

• Crossways to: Indicating the transverse relationship to something else.
  • The grain of the wood runs crossways to the length of the plank.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. transversely
   • the marble slabs were cut across

Từ đồng nghĩa

• across
• crosswise