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crosswise

adverb
cross·​wise | \ ˈkrȯs-ËŒwÄ«z How to pronounce crosswise (audio) \

Definition of crosswise

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 archaic : in the form of a cross
2 : so as to cross something : across carrot sticks cut crosswise

crosswise

adjective

Definition of crosswise (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : transverse, crossing
2 : involved in conflict or disagreement got crosswise with his teacher
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Examples of crosswise in a Sentence

Adverb

 Cut the potato crosswise rather than lengthwise into thin slices. first cut the sandwiches crosswise and then trim the crusts

Adjective

 He got crosswise with his boss and nearly lost his job.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb

 Cut each half crosswise into 1/16-inch-thick half-moon slices. — Los Angeles Times, "Salted Bitter Melon and Green Tomatoes," 24 July 2019

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First Known Use of crosswise

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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crosswise

adverb
How to pronounce crosswise (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of crosswise

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: from one side or corner to the other

crosswise

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of crosswise (Entry 2 of 2)

: going from one side or corner to another
US, informal : involved in a conflict or disagreement

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crosswise

adverb
cross·​wise | \ ˈkrȯs-ËŒwÄ«z How to pronounce crosswise (audio) \

Kids Definition of crosswise

: so as to cross something The carrots were cut crosswise.

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