Crosswise
Crosswise adverb - In a line or direction running from corner to corner.
Usage example: first cut the sandwiches crosswise and then trim the crusts
Cornerwise and crosswise are semantically related In some cases you can use "Cornerwise" instead an adverb "Crosswise".
Cornerwise
Cornerwise adverb - In a line or direction running from corner to corner.
Usage example: fold the napkin cornerwise and then fold it again
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Synonyms for Cornerwise
Crosswise and cornerwise are semantically related in at an angle topic. You can use "Crosswise" instead an adverb "Cornerwise".
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Related pairs
- bias and crosswise
- bias and cornerwise
- slanting and crosswise
- slanting and cornerwise
- diagonal and crosswise
- diagonal and cornerwise
- sideways and crosswise
- sideways and cornerwise
- across and crosswise
- across and cornerwise
- obliquely and crosswise
- obliquely and cornerwise
- athwart and crosswise
- athwart and cornerwise
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