lengthwise

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After filling the flats, he uses his finger or a piece of wood to make four or five parallel furrows lengthwise across the surface.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

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

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

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

He climbed the stairs at the end of the passageway, nudged open the trapdoor, and entered the area that ran lengthwise between Ford’s and the saloon next door.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson