Lengthways Synonyms and Antonyms

lĕngkthwāz, lĕngth-, lĕnth-
Running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. lengthwise
Antonyms:
  1. crosswise
In the direction of the length
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. lengthwise
  2. longwise
  3. longways
  4. longitudinally

Words Related to Lengthways

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. widthways
  2. de-seed
  3. scoop out
  4. fold-over
  5. floret

Lengthways Sentence Examples

  • Friction of Pivots and Collars.When a shaft is acted upon b a force tending toshift it lengthways, that force must be balanced by the reaction of a bearing against a pivot at the end of the shaft; or, if that be impossible, against one or more collars, or rings projecting from the body of the shaft.

  • Some of the smaller gherkins have a tendancy to split when inserting the screwdriver lengthways.

  • To butterfly chicken, use poultry shears or a sharp knife to split the bird lengthways along one side of the backbone.

  • The whole was then heated until it perfectly adhered, and the mass was drawn out lengthways so as to render the design far more minute, and to increase the total length for cutting up. The rod was then sliced across, and the pieces used for inlaying.

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