Definition & Meaning of "crosswise"in English

crosswise

positioned or arranged so as to cross something else

cross

intersecting

transversal

transverse

across

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

relational

ungradable

domain

position, arrangement, construction

Examples

The carpenter installed a crosswise beam to strengthen the frame.

in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

crosswise

in a direction or manner that goes across something

across

crossways

Grammatical Information

Examples

He cut the log crosswise to make smaller pieces for the fireplace.

not in the intended manner

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