flatwise

[flat-wahyz]

adverb

with the flat side, rather than the edge, foremost or in contact.

Also flat·ways

[flat-weyz] /ˈflætˌweɪz/.

Origin of flatwise

First recorded in 1595–1605; flat¹ + -wise

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British Dictionary definitions for flatways

flatways

US flatwise

adverb

with the flat or broad side down or in contact with another surface

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