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transversely
adverb as in across; crosswise
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The horizontal pressure due to a wind blowing transversely to the span, which becomes of importance in long and high bridges.
The four ropes are connected together by thinner ones of the same material, fastened over them transversely.
They are not perfectly flat; for besides the longitudinal curvature already mentioned, they are curved transversely.
The male has very large horns, with three rounded angles at the base, flattened in front, and striated transversely.
His horns are of great size, transversely crumpled, with a simple curve, and a sharp extremity.
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On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to transversely, such as: across, astride, athwart, crossways, crosswise, and from side to side.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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