lengthwise
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of lengthwise
Example Sentences
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Mammoth tusks are well-suited to isotopic study because they grew throughout the ancient animals' lives, with clearly visible layers appearing when split lengthwise.
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024
Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
Slice baguette in half lengthwise and pull out most of interior bread, leaving all crust fully intact.
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023
After receiving the frozen trunk, the researchers sawed it in half lengthwise.
From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023
The wooden planks that made up the floor stretched lengthwise across the room.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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