lengthwise
1 of 2adverb/ˈlɛŋθwaɪz/
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in the direction of the longest dimension
- She cut the fabric lengthwise to create long strips for the project.
- The carpenter sawed the plank lengthwise to make narrower boards.
- She folded the paper lengthwise before making the origami shapes.
- He sliced the cucumber lengthwise to create thin, elongated strips.
- The scarf was knitted lengthwise to achieve the desired pattern.
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