Abreast and Crabwise

Abreast

Abreast adverb - Alongside each other, facing in the same direction.

Crabwise and abreast are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crabwise" instead an adverb "Abreast".

Crabwise

Crabwise adverb - With one side faced forward.
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Synonyms for Crabwise

Abreast and crabwise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abreast" instead an adverb "Crabwise".
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Crabwise and Abreast. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abreast/crabwise
Abreast & Crabwise. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abreast/crabwise>.
Crabwise or Abreast. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abreast/crabwise.
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