lengthwise

length·wise

adverb \-ˌwīz\

Definition of LENGTHWISE

: in the direction of the length : longitudinally

— lengthwise adjective

Examples of LENGTHWISE

1. Split the fruit lengthwise and discard the seeds.
2. a piece of paper folded lengthwise

First Known Use of LENGTHWISE

circa 1580

Rhymes with LENGTHWISE

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