breadthwise

directed across the breadth of an object or place.

Adjective

  1. directed across the breadth of an object or place.
    • Make a breadthwise cut.

Origin

From breadth + -wise.

Forms

more breadthwise most breadthwise

Adverb

  1. Across the breadth of an object or place.
    • The tubes should be placed breadthwise inside the box.

Forms

more breadthwise most breadthwise

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