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crosswise

 

[ ˈkrɒsˌwaɪz ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

spatial orientation

In a direction that is perpendicular to something else; transversely.

Synonyms

perpendicularly, transversely

Examples of usage

  • Please place the boards crosswise on top of each other.
  • The road crosses the river crosswise.
  • The fabric was cut crosswise to create a diagonal pattern.
Context #2 | Adjective

position or arrangement

Lying or extending across something in a horizontal or diagonal direction.

Synonyms

across, diagonal, horizontal

Examples of usage

  • The crosswise stripes on the shirt make it look more stylish.
  • She placed the plates crosswise on the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "crosswise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transversalmente

🇮🇳 आड़ा

🇩🇪 quer

🇮🇩 melintang

🇺🇦 поперек

🇵🇱 poprzecznie

🇯🇵 横に

🇫🇷 en travers

🇪🇸 transversalmente

🇹🇷 çapraz

🇰🇷 가로로

🇸🇦 عرضيًا

🇨🇿 napříč

🇸🇰 naprieč

🇨🇳 横向

🇸🇮 prečno

🇮🇸 þvert

🇰🇿 көлденең

🇬🇪 გადაკვეთის

🇦🇿 çapraz

🇲🇽 transversalmente

Etymology

The word 'crosswise' originated from the combination of 'cross' and 'wise', where 'wise' is an old adverb meaning 'in the direction of'. The term has been used since the 15th century to describe something lying or extending across in a horizontal or diagonal direction.

See also: cross, crossable, crossbar, crossbow, crosser, crosshair, crossing, crossly, crosspiece, crossroad, crossroads, crossway, uncrossable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,975, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.