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Definition of crossways

crossways

/ˈkrɔːsˌweɪz/
cross · ways
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• adverb

1

In a direction that goes across something; transversely or diagonally.

Example

"She sliced the loaf of bread crossways into thick, even pieces."

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• adjective

1

Positioned or lying across something, either transversely or diagonally.

Example

"The carpenter installed crossways beams to reinforce the wooden ceiling."

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• noun

1

A place where two or more roads, paths, or tracks intersect; a crossroads.

Example

"The hikers paused at the old stone marker standing at the crossways."

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• Nearby Words

crosstown
crosswalk
crossway
crossways
crosswind
crosswire
crosswise

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crossways. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crossways
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