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lengthways

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length·ways  (lngkthwz, lngth-, lnth-)
adv.
Lengthwise.
lengthways or lengthwise
Adverb, adj
in, according to, or along the direction of length
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.lengthways - running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing; "the lengthwise dimension"
lengthwise
Adv.1.lengthways - in the direction of the length; "He cut the paper lengthwise"
lengthwise, longways, longwise, longitudinally
Translations
lengthways [ˈlɛŋθweɪz] adv → a lo largo
lengthways [ˈlɛŋθweɪz] length adv → dans le sens de la longueur, en long
lengthways [ˈlɛŋθweɪz] length adv → der Länge nach
lengthways [ˈlɛŋθweɪz] adv → per il lungo


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It is quite visible from the earth; and astronomers can study it with ease, particularly during the phase between the last quarter and the new moon, because then the shadows are thrown lengthways from east to west, allowing them to measure the heights.
Round The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
When they had done all this and had prepared the feast, they ate it, and every man had his full and equal share, so that all were satisfied, and King Agamemnon gave Ajax some slices cut lengthways down the loin, as a mark of special honour.
The Iliad by Homer View in context
He gave Ulysses some slices cut lengthways down the loin as a mark of especial honour, and Ulysses was much pleased.
The Odyssey by Homer View in context
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