Crosswise and Parallel

Crosswise

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

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

Parallel

Parallel adjective - Having qualities in common.

Crosswise and parallel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crosswise" instead an adverb "Parallel".

Nearby Words: parallelize, parallelism, paralleled, paralleling, parallelise

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