crosswiseadverb, adjective
uk/ˈkrɒs.waɪz/us/ˈkrɑːs.waɪz/crossing something, especially at an angle of 90°
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Geometry: parts of geometrical shapes
- angle
- circumference
- corresponding sides
- cosine
- diameter
- frustum
- hemisphere
- hypotenuse
- line
- line segment
- node
- perimeter
- plane
- quadrant
- radius
- section
- side
- sin 1
- vertex
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Examples from literature
- Add the nuts broken in small pieces to two cups of celery cut in small pieces crosswise.
- Cut lengthwise and crosswise in small pieces.
- He lifted her bodily from her feet and held her crosswise, lying in his arms.
- Short-grained fish, such as salmon, etc., should be cut lengthwise, not crosswise.
- They are generally double and placed crosswise, and by means of clockwork revolve automatically.