crosswise

• Beschreibt etwas, das quer zu etwas anderem liegt oder verläuft, oft im rechten Winkel dazu. Auch für überkreuzte oder diagonale Anordnungen und Bewegungen.

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.

   Quer oder diagonal

   • 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.

   Synonymeacrossathwartcrisscrossdiagonalobliquesidewiseslantingtransversaltransverse

   Antonymelengthwiseparallel

2. Opposing or contraryC1formal

   Characterized by being in opposition or contrary to something.

   Gegenläufig

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

   Synonymeadverseantagonisticconflictingcontrarycounteropposedopposite

   Antonymeparallel

• Adverb, das eine diagonale oder quer verlaufende Ausrichtung beschreibt, oft im Sinne von „kreuzweise“ oder „über Kreuz“. Es gibt die Lage oder Orientierung eines Objekts relativ zu einem anderen an, etwa beim Schneiden oder bei physischen Anordnungen.

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.

   Quer

   • 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.

   Synonymeacrossathwartcatty-cornerdiagonallykitty-cornerobliquely

2. C1formal

   In a manner that is opposite or contrary to something.

   Zuwider

   • 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.

   Synonymecontrarilyconverselyinverselyoppositely

   Antonymelengthwise