crosswise

• يصف شيئًا يقع أو يتحرك عرضًا أو بشكل متقاطع مع شيء آخر، وغالبًا بزاوية قائمة أو مائلة.

Describes something that lies or moves across something else, often at a right angle.

1. B2formal

   Lying or placed across something; in a diagonal or transverse direction.

   قطري أو عرضي

   • The logs were stacked crosswise to create a stable pile.
   • She cut the fabric crosswise to create a bias edge.
   • The crosswise pattern on the tablecloth added a decorative touch.

   المرادفاتacrossathwartcrisscrossdiagonalobliquesidewiseslantingtransversaltransverse

   الأضدادlengthwiseparallel

2. Opposing or contraryC1formal

   Characterized by being in opposition or contrary to something.

   معاكس

   • His crosswise remarks during the meeting annoyed everyone.
   • The two parties held crosswise opinions on the matter.
   • Her crosswise attitude made collaboration difficult.

   المرادفاتadverseantagonisticconflictingcontrarycounteropposedopposite

   الأضدادparallel

• ظرف يعني «بشكل مائل» أو «على نحو يقطع شيئًا آخر بزاوية قائمة». يصف اتجاه أو وضع جسم بالنسبة إلى آخر، ويُستعمل في المواضع المادية أو تعليمات القطع.

An adverb meaning "diagonally" or "so as to intersect something at a right angle." It describes the orientation or position of one thing relative to another, often used in physical arrangements or cutting instructions.

1. Diagonal or acrossB2formal

   In a direction that goes from one corner to the opposite corner; diagonally.

   بالعرض

   • Cut the fabric crosswise for a better fit.
   • The logs were stacked crosswise to create a stable pile.
   • She placed the ruler crosswise on the paper to measure the diagonal.

   المرادفاتacrossathwartcatty-cornerdiagonallykitty-cornerobliquely

2. C1formal

   In a manner that is opposite or contrary to something.

   على خلاف

   • Their opinions ran crosswise to the majority.
   • The new policy goes crosswise with the company's traditions.
   • His actions were crosswise to the instructions given.

   المرادفاتcontrarilyconverselyinverselyoppositely

   الأضدادlengthwise