breadthways

An adverb meaning "in the direction of the breadth" or "from side to side," as opposed to lengthwise. It is used to describe orientation or measurement across the width of an object.

• 🇨🇳副词，表示“沿宽度方向”或“横向地”，与纵向相对，用于描述横穿物体宽度的方向或测量方式。

1. In the direction of the breadth C2 formal british

   Across the width of something, from side to side.

   • The plank was cut breadthways to fit the frame.
   • He measured the table breadthways to ensure it would fit through the door.
   • The fabric was folded breadthways before being stored.

   🇨🇳横向地

   同义词: breadthwisebroadwisecrosswisesideways

   反义词: lengthwayslengthwise

• more breadthways comparative form
• most breadthways superlative form