Meaning & Definition of Crosswise in English
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Crosswise
/krɔswaɪz/
adjective
1. Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
- "A crosswise street"
- "The crosswise dimension"
synonym:
- crosswise
2. In the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
synonym:
- crosswise
adverb
1. Not in the intended manner
- "Things are going crosswise"
synonym:
- crosswise
2. Transversely
- "The marble slabs were cut across"
synonym:
- across,
- crosswise,
- crossways