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)
lengthwise17Crosswise - as an adverb
Not in the intended manner
Example: "Things are going crosswise"
Transversely
Example: "The marble slabs were cut across"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
across8crossways17Crosswise - 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."
Word Game Points
Is CROSSWISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crosswise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCROSSWISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CROSSWISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crosswise is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCROSSWISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
