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breadthwise

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

directed across the breadth of an object or place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Make a breadthwise cut.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Across the breadth of an object or place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The tubes should be placed breadthwise inside the box.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in the direction of the breadth

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • cut the cloth breadthwise

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: breadthways, broadwise

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From breadth + -wise.