widthwise

English

Etymology

From width +‎ -wise.

Adjective

widthwise (comparative more widthwise, superlative most widthwise)

1. directed across the width of an object or place.

   Make a widthwise cut.

Adverb

widthwise (comparative more widthwise, superlative most widthwise)

1. Across the width of an object or place.

   The tubes should be placed widthwise inside the box.

See also

• lengthwise
• depthwise
• heightwise