lengthwise

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Adjective

lengthwise (not comparable)

1. In the long direction of an oblong object.

   A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.

Adverb

lengthwise (not comparable)

1. In the long direction of an oblong object.

   Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.

Translations

• Italian: per lungo
• Russian: продо́льный
• Spanish: a lo largo

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