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cornerwise
/ ˈkɔːnəˌwaɪz; ˈkɔːnəˌweɪz /
adverb
- with a corner in front; diagonally
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cornerwise1
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Example Sentences
On a short board the cornerwise test can be made with a straight-edge; on a long board winding-sticks are needed.
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The beaver or felt hat, turned up three-cornerwise, was now in general use.
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But he succeeded at last and as he dragged the muddy pole across the grass, the island turned slowly cornerwise to the shore.
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A slide can be inserted cornerwise without admitting light to the plate.
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The holes are a little larger than the cornerwise diameter of the nuts.
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