crosswise
Americanadjective
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across; transversely
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in the shape of a cross
Etymology
Origin of crosswise
1350–1400; Middle English a cross wise in the form of a cross. See a- 1, cross, wise 2
Vocabulary lists containing crosswise
Example Sentences
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This wisdom, variously attributed to Napoleon and others, Mr. Trump has gotten crosswise with.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Getting crosswise with public opinion is sometimes enough to constrain a president.
From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2026
When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2024
Once you’ve cooked all the egg mixture, roll the stacked omelets into a log, and slice them crosswise into very thin ribbonlike strands.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
I opened the lid till it fell against the crosswise oar and the edge of the tarpaulin.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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