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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

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

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

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

Cut the pears in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Layla folded the onesie in half lengthwise and then down.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake