lengthwise
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of lengthwise
Example Sentences
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To find out why they do this, scientists chopped carrots lengthwise to expose their insides, which helped them collect data on how the inner core of the carrot would be affected by refrigeration.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 23, 2024
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
Slice baguette in half lengthwise and pull out most of interior bread, leaving all crust fully intact.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2023
Trim off the ends of the zucchini, then slice lengthwise into planks, leaving behind and discarding the seedy core.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
She stretches out the newspaper lengthwise and folds it in thirds.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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