endwise Synonyms

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endwise Meaning

Wordnet

endwise (r)

on end or upright

in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise

with the end forward or toward the observer

Webster

endwise (adv.)

On end; erectly; in an upright position.

With the end forward.

endwise Sentence Examples

  1. She was determined to finish the project endwise, no matter how difficult it seemed.
  2. The carpenter carefully measured and cut the boards so that they would fit endwise in the frame.
  3. The mechanic used a special tool to insert the new bearing endwise into the housing.
  4. The surgeon made a small incision and then inserted the instrument endwise into the patient's body.
  5. The scientist placed the sample endwise in the test tube and then heated it.
  6. The inspector examined the product endwise to make sure that it met the specifications.
  7. The artist carefully arranged the flowers endwise in the vase.
  8. The child stacked the blocks endwise until they reached the ceiling.
  9. The waiter carried the tray of drinks endwise through the crowded restaurant.
  10. The farmer lined up the bales of hay endwise in the barn.

FAQs About the word endwise

on end or upright, in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise, with the end forward or toward the observerOn end; erectly; in an upright position., With

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She was determined to finish the project endwise, no matter how difficult it seemed.

The carpenter carefully measured and cut the boards so that they would fit endwise in the frame.

The mechanic used a special tool to insert the new bearing endwise into the housing.

The surgeon made a small incision and then inserted the instrument endwise into the patient's body.