crosswise

adverb

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cross·wise | \ ˈkrȯs-ˌwīz

Definition of crosswise

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 archaic : in the form of a cross

2 : so as to cross something : across carrot sticks cut crosswise

crosswise

adjective

Definition of crosswise (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : transverse, crossing

2 : involved in conflict or disagreement got crosswise with his teacher

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Examples of crosswise in a Sentence

Adverb Cut the potato crosswise rather than lengthwise into thin slices. first cut the sandwiches crosswise and then trim the crusts Adjective He got crosswise with his boss and nearly lost his job.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Serve: Carve the chicken breasts off the bone, slice them crosswise, and serve with the salad. — Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Sep. 2021 Slice each wedge crosswise into triangles, no more than 1/8-inch-thick. — Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020 Cut each half crosswise into 1/16-inch-thick half-moon slices. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2019

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