lengthwise

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When cut lengthwise, the two carrot halves curl because the difference in stress becomes unbalanced.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024

To find out why they do this, scientists chopped carrots lengthwise to expose their insides, which helped them collect data on how the inner core of the carrot would be affected by refrigeration.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 23, 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

This I rolled up and crammed lengthwise in the bib of my overalls.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls