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adverb cross·wise \ˈkrȯs-ˌwīz\

Definition of crosswise

  1. 1 archaic :  in the form of a cross

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

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Examples of crosswise in a Sentence

  1. Cut the potato crosswise rather than lengthwise into thin slices.

  2. first cut the sandwiches crosswise and then trim the crusts

First Known Use of crosswise

14th century

crosswise Synonyms

Synonyms
athwart, bias, cornerways, cornerwise, crossways, diagonally, kitty-corner (also catty-corner or catercorner or kitty-cornered or catty-cornered or catercornered), obliquely, transversely, on the bias, on the diagonal
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across
Near Antonyms
lengthwise, longitudinally
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crosswise

adjective cross·wise

Definition of crosswise

  1. 1 :  transverse, crossing

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

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Examples of crosswise in a Sentence

  1. He got crosswise with his boss and nearly lost his job.

First Known Use of crosswise

1883

CROSSWISE Defined for English Language Learners

crosswise

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Definition of crosswise for English Language Learners

  • : from one side or corner to the other

crosswise

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Definition of crosswise for English Language Learners

  • : going from one side or corner to another

  • : involved in a conflict or disagreement

CROSSWISE Defined for Kids

crosswise

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adverb cross·wise \ˈkrȯs-ˌwīz\

Definition of crosswise for Students

  1. :  so as to cross something The carrots were cut crosswise.

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