Crosswise and Oblique

Crosswise

Crosswise adjective - Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction.

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

Oblique

Oblique adjective - Inclined or twisted to one side.

Crosswise and oblique are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crosswise" instead an adjective "Oblique".

Nearby Words: obliquity, obliquely
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