lengthwise
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of lengthwise
Example Sentences
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To make, slice a Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit, making sure not to cut all the way through.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
When cut lengthwise, the two carrot halves curl because the difference in stress becomes unbalanced.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2024
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
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
The wooden planks that made up the floor stretched lengthwise across the room.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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