edgewise

adverb

ˈej-ˌwīz How to pronounce edgewise (audio)
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
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  • Keeping your hips level and your spine long, move to the right by moving your right hand and left foot sideways, followed by your left hand and right foot.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Vertical video has become a top priority for streamers, recognizing that consumers who watch videos on their phones are just not likely to turn it sideways in most use cases.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sideways
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