lengthwise
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of lengthwise
Example Sentences
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Lengthwise, it’s said to have been the longest Presidential handshake session in modern history.
From The New Yorker • Dec. 10, 2016
Lengthwise, she fitted almost perfectly, but with Nike in her extended hand she was a bit too wide.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Diggory stopped,—stared,—blushed: but the chairman, an elderly and fatherly-looking man, put on an encouraging smile, and said, "Lengthwise, sir, if you please; not across: the other way keeps in the gravy best."
From Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) by Cooper, Thomas
Now the gross loss of girth is:— Lengthwise.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
Lengthwise of this oblong are drawn six lines, with seven spaces between.
From Indian Scout Talks A Guide for Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls by Eastman, Charles A.
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