lengthwise

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Mammoth tusks are well-suited to isotopic study because they grew throughout the ancient animals' lives, with clearly visible layers appearing when split lengthwise.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

First cut the bok choy lengthwise into quarters, then dunk the pieces in a bowl of water and swish around.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Slice baguette in half lengthwise and pull out most of interior bread, leaving all crust fully intact.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

After receiving the frozen trunk, the researchers sawed it in half lengthwise.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

Like always, a few tables had been pushed together lengthwise across the center of the dining room.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya