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LENGTHWAYS

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Running or extending in the direction of the length of a thingplay

Example:

the lengthwise dimension

Synonyms:

lengthways; lengthwise

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

axial (situated on or along or in the direction of an axis)

end-to-end (with the end of one object in contact lengthwise with the end of another object)

fore-and-aft (parallel with the keel of a boat or ship)

linear; running (measured lengthwise)

longitudinal (running lengthwise)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In the direction of the lengthplay

Example:

He cut the paper lengthwise

Synonyms:

lengthways; lengthwise; longitudinally; longways; longwise

Classified under:

Adverbs

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