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crosswise

/kɹˈɔswˌaɪz/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
    “a crosswise street”
  2. in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

adverb

  1. not in the intended manner
    “things are going crosswise”
  2. transversely
    “the marble slabs were cut across”

Synonyms for crosswise

Antonyms of crosswise

Words that rhyme with crosswise

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