Crosswise and Crabwise

Crosswise

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

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

Crabwise

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

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