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

Example Sentences

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 Brand, Max

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 Ogden, George W. (George Washington)

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 Gray, Asa

Instead of living edgewise, so to speak, we should be spread out flatwise.

From The House that Jill Built after Jack's had proved a failure by Gardner, E. C. (Eugene Clarence)

Presently I was startled by a loud rap, as of a small paddle struck flatwise on the water, then another, and another, in quick succession.

From Gaut Gurley by Thompson, D. P.