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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.