Crabwise and Crosswise

Crabwise

Crabwise adverb - With one side faced forward.
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Crosswise and crabwise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crosswise" instead an adverb "Crabwise".

Crosswise

Crosswise adverb - In a line or direction running from corner to corner.

Crabwise and crosswise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crabwise" instead an adverb "Crosswise".
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Crosswise and Crabwise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crabwise/crosswise
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