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edgewise Definition and Meaning in English (edgewise definition)

adverb
Synonyms:sidewayslaterally
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Edgewise definition: In a way that presents the edge or a narrow side first, rather than the flat side.

Definitions of Edgewise

  1. 1adverb

    In a way that presents the edge or a narrow side first, rather than the flat side.

Example Sentences

“He tried to squeeze the large box through the narrow doorway edgewise.”

“The coin fell edgewise into the crack on the pavement.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounedge
adjectiveedgy

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Edgewise definition: In a way that presents the edge or a narrow side first, rather than the flat side.
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'Edgewise' translates to 'edgewise' in English. Edgewise definition: In a way that presents the edge or a narrow side first, rather than the flat side.
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