Cross
Cross adjective - Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
Usage example: cross members should be all steel
Crosswise is a synonym for cross in transverse topic. In some cases you can use "Crosswise" instead the word "Cross" as an adjective or a preposition.
Crosswise
Crosswise adjective - Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction.
Usage example: a crosswise street
Cross is a synonym for crosswise in across topic. You can use "Cross" instead the word "Crosswise" as an adjective or a preposition.
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Crosswise and Cross. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross/crosswise
Cross & Crosswise. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross/crosswise>.
Crosswise or Cross. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross/crosswise.
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