crosswise
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Synonyms for crosswise
Synonyms: Adverb
athwart, bias, cornerways, cornerwise, crossways, diagonally, kitty-corner (also catty-corner), obliquely, transversely
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Adverb
Cut the potato crosswise rather than lengthwise into thin slices. first cut the sandwiches crosswise and then trim the crustsAdjective
He got crosswise with his boss and nearly lost his job.
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