crosswise

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When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

Cut each piece of pork in half lengthwise, then crosswise into bite-size pieces.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Once you’ve cooked all the egg mixture, roll the stacked omelets into a log, and slice them crosswise into very thin ribbonlike strands.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

To poach the chicken on the stovetop, cut the chicken parts in half or thirds crosswise, depending on how large the pieces are.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2023

A fourth was already resting crosswise on the tarpaulin.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel