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lengthwise

American  
[lengkth-wahyz, length-, lenth-] / ˈlɛŋkθˌwaɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /

adverb

  1. in the direction of the length.


Etymology

Origin of lengthwise

First recorded in 1570–80; length + -wise

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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