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crosswise

[ kraws-wahyz, kros- ]
/ ˈkrɔsˌwaɪz, ˈkrɒs- /
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adverb

across; transversely.
contrarily.
Archaic. in the form of a cross.

adjective

forming a cross; transverse.

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Also crossways.

Origin of crosswise

1350–1400; Middle English a cross wise in the form of a cross. See a-1, cross, wise2

Words nearby crosswise

crosstree, crosswalk, crossway, crossways, crosswind, crosswise, crossword, crossword dictionary, crossword puzzle, crosswort, crostini
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Words related to crosswise

diagonally, horizontally, vertically, crossways, angular, athwart, awry, crisscross, cross, crossing, over, perpendicular, sideways, thwart, transverse, traverse, transversal, aslant, contrariwise, longways

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British Dictionary definitions for crosswise

crosswise

crossways (ˈkrɒsˌweɪz)

/ (ˈkrɒsˌwaɪz) /

adjective, adverb

across; transversely
in the shape of a cross
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