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crossways

[kraws-weyz, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌweɪz, ˈkrɒs- /
ADVERB
crosswise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
cornerways cornerwise on the bias sideway sideways sidewise transversely
WEAK
aslant astride athwart cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-corner catty-cornered kitty-corner kitty-cornered sidelong


Example Sentences

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At a hearing last month, Washington County Deputy Brady Tucker testified that he found Williams lying crossways on top of Gutgsell, whose face was covered with blood.

From Seattle Times

Tucker testified that he found Williams lying crossways on top of Gutgsell, whose face was covered with blood.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Pieters said he first got crossways with the agency after a lawyer complained about his Twitter posts to his supervisors.

From Washington Times

“Now the only time we get crossways with beaver is if they start building dams in our irrigation ditches,” Mr. Smith said.

From New York Times

Tie up traffic for a few blocks while sitting crossways in the street.

From Washington Post