lengthwise

Etymology

length + -wise

adj

  1. In the long direction of an oblong object.
    A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.

adv

  1. In the long direction of an oblong object.
    Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.

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