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CROSSWISE

(adj., adverb, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Crosswise.

Crosswise - as an adjective

Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction

Example: "A crosswise street"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lengthwise

Crosswise - as an adverb

Not in the intended manner

Example: "Things are going crosswise"

Transversely

Example: "The marble slabs were cut across"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acrosscrossways

Crosswise - as an adjective satellite

In the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

Example Sentences

"He positioned the board crosswise on the table."
"The cat stretched out his legs and lay crosswise on the carpet."
"The logs were stacked crosswise to create a stable base for the cabin."
"She tied the rope crosswise around the package to keep it secure."
"The planks were arranged crosswise to form the floor of the bridge."
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Word Game Points

Is CROSSWISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crosswise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CROSSWISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CROSSWISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crosswise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CROSSWISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CROSSWISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crosswise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CROSSWISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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