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Definition of widthwise

widthwise

/ˈwɪdθ.waɪz/
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• adverb

1

In the direction of the width; from side to side across an object or space.

Example

"Fold the sheet of paper widthwise before cutting along the crease."

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• adjective

1

Directed, oriented, or measured across the width or breadth of something, from side to side.

Example

"The carpenter noticed a slight widthwise warp in the wooden tabletop."

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• Nearby Words

widowhood
widowmaker
width
widthwise
wield
wieldable
wielder

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