Crosswise and Edgewise

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

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

Edgewise adverb - With one side faced forward.

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Crosswise and edgewise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crosswise" instead an adverb "Edgewise".

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Edgewise and Crosswise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/edgewise

Crosswise & Edgewise. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/edgewise>.

Edgewise or Crosswise. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/edgewise.

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