endwise

An adverb meaning 'with the end facing forward or upward' or 'in the direction of the end.' It can also mean 'on end' or 'upright.' Less common in modern usage, it is occasionally found in technical or descriptive contexts.

• 🇩🇪Adverb, das 'mit dem Ende voran oder nach oben' oder 'in Richtung des Endes' bedeutet. Es kann auch 'aufrecht' oder 'senkrecht' heißen; im modernen Deutsch ist es weniger gebräuchlich und kommt vor allem in technischen oder beschreibenden Kontexten vor.

1. On end or upright C2 formal

   Positioned vertically or with one end pointing upward.

   • The logs were stacked endwise against the wall.
   • He placed the book endwise on the shelf.
   • The poles were arranged endwise in the corner.

   🇩🇪Aufrecht

   Synonyme: erectlyuprightvertically

   Antonyme: flathorizontally

2. Lengthwise C2 formal

   In the direction of the longest side; along the length.

   • The boards were cut endwise to fit the frame.
   • She measured the table endwise to ensure it would fit.
   • The fabric was folded endwise for storage.

   🇩🇪Längsrichtung

   Synonyme: alonglengthwayslongitudinally

   Antonyme: breadthwisecrosswise

3. With the end forward C2 formal

   Positioned so that the end points toward the observer or direction of movement.

   • The spear was held endwise, ready to throw.
   • He presented the tool endwise for inspection.
   • The arrow was aimed endwise at the target.

   🇩🇪Mit dem Ende voran

   Synonyme: end onendways

   Antonyme: broadsidesidewise

• more endwise comparative form
• most endwise superlative form