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Lengthways Definition & Meaning

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"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lengthways mean?
in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise" running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing; "the lengthwise dimension"
What part of speech is lengthways?
Lengthways is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does lengthways have?
Lengthways has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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