lengthwise - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

length

wise

in the direction of the longest dimensionin the direction of the longest dimension

Examples

She cut the fabric lengthwise to create long strips for the project.
The carpenter sawed the plank lengthwise to make narrower boards.
She folded the paper lengthwise before making the origami shapes.

Synonyms

longitudinally longways lengthwise lengthways longwise

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length

wise

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in the direction of the longest dimension

She cut the fabric lengthwise to create long strips for the project.
The carpenter sawed the plank lengthwise to make narrower boards.
She folded the paper lengthwise before making the origami shapes.
He sliced the cucumber lengthwise to create thin, elongated strips.
The scarf was knitted lengthwise to achieve the desired pattern.

Synonyms:

longitudinally longways lengthways longwise