lengthwise

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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

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

First cut the bok choy lengthwise into quarters, then dunk the pieces in a bowl of water and swish around.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Flat, sparsely populated and split lengthwise by the river, the parish juts into the Gulf of Mexico at Louisiana’s southeastern tip.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

The hole was wide enough for him to hold the shovel lengthwise and dig sideways into the wall.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar