adj
Meaning 1
directed across the width of an object or place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Make a widthwise cut.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
widthwise
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adv
Meaning 2
Across the width of an object or place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The tubes should be placed widthwise inside the box.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English width Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Indo-European *weyd-s-ós Proto-Germanic *wīsaz Proto-Germanic *-wīsaz Proto-West Germanic *-wīs Old English -wīs Middle English -wis English -wise English widthwise From width + -wise.