breadthwise

breadthwise
directed across the breadth of an object or place.

Make a breadthwise cut.

2. adverb
Across the breadth of an object or place.

The tubes should be placed breadthwise inside the box.


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  • Breadthwise — Breadth wise (br[e^]dth w[ i]z), ads. In the direction of the breadth. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • breadthwise — [bredth′wāz΄bredth′wīz΄] adj., adv. in the direction of the breadth: also breadthways [bredth′wāz΄] * * * …   Universalium

  • breadthwise — [bredth′wāz΄bredth′wīz΄] adj., adv. in the direction of the breadth: also breadthways [bredth′wāz΄] …   English World dictionary

  • breadthwise — adverb in the direction of the breadth cut the cloth breadthwise • Syn: ↑breadthways, ↑broadwise …   Useful english dictionary

  • breadthwise — adverb or adjective see breadth …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • breadthwise — adv. in the direction of the breadth …   English contemporary dictionary

  • breadthwise — breadth·wise …   English syllables

  • broadwise — adverb in the direction of the breadth cut the cloth breadthwise • Syn: ↑breadthwise, ↑breadthways * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adverb (or adjective) : in the direction of the breadth : with broad side foremost * * * broadˈways or …   Useful english dictionary

  • breadthways — adverb in the direction of the breadth cut the cloth breadthwise • Syn: ↑breadthwise, ↑broadwise …   Useful english dictionary

  • broad|wise — «BRD WYZ», adverb. = breadthwise. (Cf. ↑breadthwise) …   Useful english dictionary

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