Definition of edgewisenext
as in sideways
with one side faced forward you can squeeze through the narrow passage between the two caves if you go edgewise

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sideways
Adverb
  • Instead of planning a perfect weekend, assume something will go sideways and leave room for it.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The Jeep came to rest sideways across the highway.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
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“Edgewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgewise. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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