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crosswise

cross·wise

US/ˈkrɔˌswaɪz/ uncommon
adjective (2) adverb (2)

adjective

1.

lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction

  • “a crosswise street”
  • “the crosswise dimension”
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2.

in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

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adverb

1.

not in the intended manner

  • “things are going crosswise”
2.

transversely

  • “the marble slabs were cut across”
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Origin

From Middle English croswyse, crose wyse, equivalent to cross + -wise.

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