crosswise Sentence Examples
- She cut the fabric crosswise to create strips for quilting.
- The logs were stacked crosswise to form a sturdy foundation for the cabin.
- He tied the ropes crosswise to secure the tarpaulin over the boat.
- The chef sliced the vegetables crosswise to achieve uniform pieces for the stir-fry.
- The wire mesh was woven crosswise to create a durable fence.
- She folded the paper crosswise before making the final crease.
- The planks of wood were arranged crosswise to construct the deck of the ship.
- The traffic cones were positioned crosswise to divert traffic away from the construction zone.
- He positioned the ladder crosswise against the wall to reach the higher shelves.
- The stripes on the flag were arranged crosswise, forming a bold and striking pattern.
crosswise Meaning
crosswise (a)
lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
crosswise (s)
in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
crosswise (r)
not in the intended manner
transversely
Synonyms & Antonyms of crosswise
Synonyms:
- transversely
- obliquely
- crossways
- catercornered
- bias
- across
- catercorner
- catty-corner
- on-the-diagonal
- on-the-bias
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FAQs About the word crosswise
lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction, in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross, not in the intended manner, transverse
diagonally,transversely, obliquely, crossways, catercornered, bias, across, catercorner, catty-corner, on the diagonal
longitudinally,longitudinally,lengthwise, lengthwise,
She cut the fabric crosswise to create strips for quilting.
The logs were stacked crosswise to form a sturdy foundation for the cabin.
He tied the ropes crosswise to secure the tarpaulin over the boat.
The chef sliced the vegetables crosswise to achieve uniform pieces for the stir-fry.
