crosswise
Example Sentences
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When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
Thinly slice the roast crosswise and serve the meat and the ribs with the jus on the side.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023
Cut each piece of pork in half lengthwise, then crosswise into bite-size pieces.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Belle and Jill used to be good friends but got crosswise with each other about a year ago.
From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2023
He held the buoyant paddle in both hands, crosswise in front of him.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
