Crabwise and Sidewise

Crabwise

Crabwise adverb - With one side faced forward.
Usage example: she inched crabwise out of the room, hoping no one would notice
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Sidewise and crabwise are semantically related in sideways topic. In some cases you can use "Sidewise" instead the word "Crabwise" as an adjective or an adverb.

Sidewise

Sidewise adverb - With one side faced forward.
Usage example: standing sidewise in the doorway

Crabwise and sidewise are semantically related in sideways topic. You can use "Crabwise" instead the word "Sidewise" as an adjective or an adverb. popular alternative
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