crosswise

[US]/ˈkrɒswaɪz/
[UK]/ˈkrɔːswaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.in a diagonal or cross direction
adj.shaped like a cross or intersecting

Phrases & Collocations

crosswise cut

crosswise direction

crosswise pattern

crosswise movement

crosswise alignment

crosswise view

crosswise line

crosswise fold

crosswise section

crosswise arrangement

Example Sentences

the fabric was cut crosswise to avoid fraying.

she placed the picture frame crosswise on the wall.

the road was blocked crosswise by fallen trees.

he arranged the books crosswise on the shelf.

the lines on the graph intersected crosswise.

the ribbons were tied crosswise to create a bow.

they installed the tiles crosswise for a unique look.

the two roads crossed each other crosswise.

he drew the lines crosswise on the paper.

she wore the scarf crosswise around her neck.

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