crossways

[kraws-weyz, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌweɪz, ˈkrɒs- /

ADVERB

crosswise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

across diagonally

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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It was a struggle to set the trap: to prop up a flat rock on a stick, then slot in another stick crossways to act as a trigger.

From Literature

Again he was carried downstream and again made crossways progress, stroking and kicking with power.

From Literature

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

He marked the shocks with a bundle of straw laid crossways on top so the workers could easily find them.

From Literature