edgewise (Meaning)

Wordnet

edgewise (r)

with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge

as if by an edge; barely

Webster

With the edge towards anything; in the direction of the edge.

The carpenter carefully sanded the edges of the table to give it a smooth edgewise finish.
The seamstress inserted a lace edgewise along the hem of the dress to create a delicate look.
In a tense debate, the politician deftly inserted a sly remark edgewise, hoping to gain an advantage.
The mountain climber used ropes and hooks to secure himself edgewise along the sheer rock face.
The pilot skillfully maneuvered the airplane edgewise between two buildings to avoid a collision.
The ice skater traced intricate patterns on the rink, using his blades to carve delicate lines edgewise into the ice.
The chef arranged the slices of fruit neatly on the plate, balancing them edgewise to create a visually appealing presentation.
The carpenter carefully aligned the two pieces of wood, ensuring that their edges met perfectly edgewise before securing them with nails.
The painter used a small brush to apply paint edgewise along the intricate details of the mural, bringing it to life with meticulous precision.
The dancer performed a graceful edgewise move, bending and twisting her body to create a mesmerizing display of flexibility and control.

with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge, as if by an edge; barelyWith the edge towards anything; in the direction of the edge.

sidewise,sideways, broadside, crabwise, laterally,edgeways, obliquely, sidewards, aslant,indirectly

straight, straight, right, right,direct, direct, dead,dead

The carpenter carefully sanded the edges of the table to give it a smooth edgewise finish.

The seamstress inserted a lace edgewise along the hem of the dress to create a delicate look.

In a tense debate, the politician deftly inserted a sly remark edgewise, hoping to gain an advantage.

The mountain climber used ropes and hooks to secure himself edgewise along the sheer rock face.