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crossways Definition and Meaning in English (crossways definition)

adverb
Synonyms:diagonallyathwartacross
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Crossways definition: In a diagonal or transverse direction, moving from one side to another across something.

Definitions of Crossways

  1. 1adverb

    In a diagonal or transverse direction, moving from one side to another across something.

  2. 2adjective

    Positioned or extending across something rather than along its length.

Example Sentences

casual

“The path ran crossways through the field, making it a shortcut.”

business

“He laid the planks crossways to form a sturdy base for the structure.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

straightlengthwiselongitudinally

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Inflected Word Forms

nouncrossway
adverbcrosswise

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Crossways definition: In a diagonal or transverse direction, moving from one side to another across something.
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'Crossways' translates to 'crossways' in English. Crossways definition: In a diagonal or transverse direction, moving from one side to another across something.
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