lengthways

[ lengkth-weyz, length-, lenth- ]

/ ˈlɛŋkθˌweɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /

adverb, adjective

lengthwise.

Nearby words

Origin of lengthways

First recorded in 1590–1600; length + -ways

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Examples from the Web for lengthways

If roasted, it is better to cut it lengthways as a saddle; or if for steaks, pies, or broth.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,|Mary Eaton
To settle the point he began to pace the plot of ground, across and then lengthways.
Max Carrados|Ernest Bramah
After the hewing was done, we sawed it lengthways into two pieces.
Then and Now|Robert Vaughn
Taig: I'll cut him crossways and lengthways the same as a yard of frieze!
Three Wonder Plays|Lady I. A. Gregory

Then wring out one of the cold towels thoroughly, so as to have it damp and not dripping; fold it lengthways eight ply.
Papers on Health|John Kirk

British Dictionary definitions for lengthways

lengthways

lengthwise

/ (ˈlɛŋkθˌweɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-) /

adverb, adjective

in, according to, or along the direction of length

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Word Origin and History for lengthways

lengthways

1590s, from length + -way, with adverbial genitive -s.