Lengthways Definition

lengthways
adverb
  1. in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise"
adjective
  1. running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing; "the lengthwise dimension"

Synonyms for lengthways

axial

of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation relating to or attached to the axis

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lengthwise

in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise" running or extending in the direction of the length of a

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linear

designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree of or in or along or relating to a line

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longitudinal

of or relating to lines of longitude; "longitudinal reckoning by the navigator" running lengthwise

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longitudinally

across time; "We studied the development of the children longitudinally" in the direction of the length

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longways

in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise" country dancing performed with couples in two long lines

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longwise

in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise"

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