crosswise

[kraws-wahyz, kros-]

adverb

1. across; transversely.

2. contrarily.

3. Archaic.,  in the form of a cross.

adjective

1. forming a cross; transverse.

crosswise

/ ˈkrɒsˌweɪz, ˈkrɒsˌwaɪz /

adjective

1. across; transversely

2. in the shape of a cross

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosswise¹

1350–1400; Middle English a cross wise in the form of a cross. See a- ¹, cross, wise ²

Example Sentences

Wash, dry and trim upper tops of okra pads, then cut crosswise into 1/2” pieces.

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When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.

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Elected Republicans who once privately mocked the conspiracy theories about a stolen election now publicly insist that Mr. Trump was the true winner, out of fear of getting crosswise with their constituents or with him.

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Thinly slice the roast crosswise and serve the meat and the ribs with the jus on the side.

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China has accused him and wife Liu Fang of taking bribes; they deny it and say they were targeted because he got crosswise with China’s Communist power structure.

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