lengthwise
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of lengthwise
Example Sentences
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Mammoth tusks are well-suited to isotopic study because they grew throughout the ancient animals' lives, with clearly visible layers appearing when split lengthwise.
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024
Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
After receiving the frozen trunk, the researchers sawed it in half lengthwise.
From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023
Trim off the ends of the zucchini, then slice lengthwise into planks, leaving behind and discarding the seedy core.
From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023
His job was to take the shells off four dozen hard-boiled eggs, cut hard cheese into inch cubes and stick a toothpick in each cube, and slice big pickles lengthwise.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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