flatwise

American  

[flat-wahyz] / ˈflætˌwaɪz /

Also flatways

adverb

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

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Etymology

Origin of flatwise

First recorded in 1595–1605; flat ¹ + -wise

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Example Sentences

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flatwise

A grain of Indian Corn, flatwise, cut away a little, so as to show the embryo, lying on the albumen which makes the principal bulk of the seed.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Asa Gray

He closed the door against the eager citizens who mounted the truck to shove the box aboard, leaving only opening enough for him to stand flatwise in and shout up the platform to the conductor.

From Trail's End by George W. (George Washington) Ogden

Nine chances out of ten, if Donnegan had fallen flatwise upon this alert enemy, he would have received those knees in the pit of his own stomach and instantly been paralyzed.

From Gunman's Reckoning by Max Brand

"Mr. Morton doesn't flatter," said Mrs. Bowen thoughtfully, turning the feather screen she held at her face, now edgewise, now flatwise, toward Colville.

From Indian Summer by William Dean Howells

Then came the fat oblong envelope, with its official seal, that dropped flatwise to the floor with a sodden, dull impact.

From McTeague by Frank Norris

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