lengthwise

adverb

length·wise ˈleŋ(k)th-ˌwīz

ˈlen(t)th-

Synonyms of lengthwise next

: in the direction of the length : longitudinally

lengthwise adjective

Examples of lengthwise in a Sentence

Split the fruit lengthwise and discard the seeds. a piece of paper folded lengthwise

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The families got into the two beds, preparing to go to sleep, women and girls lying lengthwise, boys across the bottom of the bed at their feet. —

Samantha M. Shapiro, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022 These fibrils are arranged lengthwise into bundles — like the filaments in a fiber-optic cable — which give meat its distinctive grain. —

J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022 Or, for grilling and slow-cooking or confiting, slice small-to-medium summer squash in half lengthwise, including the stem. —

Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Slice stem off, cut lengthwise and sprinkle with salt and pepper. —

Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for lengthwise