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单词 lengthwise
释义

lengthwise

adverb

length·​wise ˈleŋ(k)th-ˌwīz How to pronounce lengthwise (audio)
ˈlen(t)th-
: in the direction of the length : longitudinally
lengthwise adjective

Example Sentences

Split the fruit lengthwise and discard the seeds. a piece of paper folded lengthwise
Recent Examples on the Web Cut out a 3- by 1-inch rectangle of green felt and roll lengthwise into a tube to make a stem; adhere end with hot-glue. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 18 Aug. 2022 Use a sharp knife to make a shallow cut lengthwise along the back of each shrimp, and devein by removing the digestive tract with the tip of the knife. Odette Williams, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 To create diced cucumbers, first cut the cucumber into spears by slicing the cucumber in half lengthwise, per EatingWell. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 May 2022 All-beef hot dog, split and grilled lengthwise for a caramelized exterior with any of your favorite toppings. cleveland, 19 July 2022 In a recent version, the okra was sliced lengthwise down the middle, coated in a tempura batter, then deep fried and served with a homemade hot sauce. New York Times, 11 July 2022 Like a butterfly and its wings, symmetrical halves are connected lengthwise at a thin center. Meredith Schwartz, Bon Appétit, 4 July 2022 The tapetum is composed of a bunch of long collagen fibers, lined up lengthwise and suspended in fluid. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 June 2022 The catapults are identifiable in the image at the top of the story as the three long channels running lengthwise along the flight deck. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lengthwise

adjective or adverb

length·​wise ˈleŋth-ˌwīz How to pronounce lengthwise (audio)
: in the direction of the length
a lengthwise fold
Fold the paper lengthwise.

lengthwise

adverb

as in longitudinally

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • longitudinally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • crosswise
  • diagonally
  • transversely
  • obliquely
  • bias
  • crossways
  • catercorner
  • athwart
  • catercornered
  • across
  • cornerways
  • cornerwise
  • catty-corner
  • catty-cornered
  • kitty-cornered
  • kitty-corner
  • on the diagonal
  • on the bias
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