lengthwise

American  

[lengkth-wahyz, length-, lenth-] / ˈlɛŋkθˌwaɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /

adverb

1. in the direction of the length.

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Etymology

Origin of lengthwise

First recorded in 1570–80; length + -wise

Example Sentences

When cut lengthwise, the two carrot halves curl because the difference in stress becomes unbalanced.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024

First cut the bok choy lengthwise into quarters, then dunk the pieces in a bowl of water and swish around.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

After receiving the frozen trunk, the researchers sawed it in half lengthwise.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

Cut the pears in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Each page of the book was divided lengthwise down the center.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau