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Definitions

lengthwise

[lengkth-wahyz, length-, lenth-] / ˈlɛŋkθˌwaɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /
ADVERB
in the direction of the length
Synonyms
WEAK
along alongside endlong fore and aft from end to end from head to foot from stern to stern from top to bottom the long way
Antonyms
STRONGEST
horizontally
WEAK
across crosswise side to side

Example Sentences

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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

Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Fold an 18-inch-long sheet of foil lengthwise into a strip wide enough for the salmon to fit on.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

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

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

I made it just like the others, with folds running lengthwise.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell