lengthways

American

[lengkth-weyz, length-, lenth-] / ˈlɛŋkθˌweɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /

adverb

lengthwise.

lengthways British

/ ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛŋkθˌweɪz /

adverb

in, according to, or along the direction of length

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Etymology

Origin of lengthways

First recorded in 1590–1600; length + -ways

Example Sentences

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Spurs scored twice within 10 minutes of Duran coming on for Rogers, after which the game became stretched as Villa’s front two - both making forward runs – pulled the team lengthways and emptied midfield.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

Poland’s zapiekanka: Slice a baguette lengthways and add sautéed button mushrooms, grilled Emmental and ketchup.

From BBC • May 10, 2023

Gently peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthways, then nestle them in there.

From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2019

Trim the aubergines and courgettes and slice them lengthways into strips about 5mm thick.

From The Guardian • May 25, 2016

Although it was three or four meters away from him, he could see that the cage was divided lengthways into two compartments, and that there was some kind of creature in each.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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