lengthways

/'leɳθweiz/ Cách viết khác : (lengthwise) /'leɳθwaiz/
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lengthways

He cut the carrot lengthways on the cutting board.

Definition

  1. Adverb:

    • In the direction of the length of something; parallel to the longest side or dimension. This describes orientation or movement aligned with the longest axis of an object or space.

  2. Adjective:

    • Running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing. This describes something that is oriented along the longest dimension.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • The timber was cut lengthways to create planks.
    • Fold the paper lengthways first, then widthways.
  • Adjective:
    • Make a lengthways incision along the fish's belly.
    • The fabric has a lengthways stripe pattern.
Advanced Usage
  • "to split something lengthways": to divide something along its longest dimension.
    • The artisan split the log lengthways to begin carving.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lengthwise: This is a direct synonym and variant spelling. It is used interchangeably with "lengthways" in both adverbial and adjectival forms.
    • Adverb: Cut the cucumber lengthwise.
    • Adjective: a lengthwise section.
Synonyms
  • Longitudinally: In a direction parallel to the length.
  • Endwise: With the end foremost or in the direction of the length (less common).
Antonyms
  • Widthways / Widthwise: In the direction of the width; across the shortest dimension.
  • Crosswise: Across, especially diagonally or transversely.
lengthways

He cut the carrot lengthways on the cutting board.

Adjective
  1. running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
    • the lengthwise dimension
Adverb
  1. in the direction of the length
    • He cut the paper lengthwise

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