widthwise

[ width-wahyz, witth-, or, often, with- ]

adverb

1. in the direction of the width.

widthwise

/ ˈwɪdθˌwaɪz; ˈwɪdθˌweɪz /

adverb

1. in the direction of the width; from side to side

Word History and Origins

Origin of widthwise¹

First recorded in 1880–85; width + -wise

Example Sentences

It could have or couldn't have, out this way, widthwise not lengthwise.

From Project Gutenberg

The stage is divided widthwise into four bridges which run entirely across the stage.

From Project Gutenberg

Draw pencil lines lengthwise and widthwise through the centre of this piece.

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