lengthwise

[ lengkth-wahyz, length-, lenth- ]

adverb

1. in the direction of the length.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lengthwise¹

First recorded in 1570–80; length + -wise

Example Sentences

Then he cut long blades of tough crab grass, and sat cross-legged on the ground tearing the grass lengthwise so that each blade became many strands.

From Literature

After filling the flats, he uses his finger or a piece of wood to make four or five parallel furrows lengthwise across the surface.

From Seattle Times

When cut lengthwise, the two carrot halves curl because the difference in stress becomes unbalanced.

From Science Daily

To find out why they do this, scientists chopped carrots lengthwise to expose their insides, which helped them collect data on how the inner core of the carrot would be affected by refrigeration.

From Science Magazine

Mammoth tusks are well-suited to isotopic study because they grew throughout the ancient animals' lives, with clearly visible layers appearing when split lengthwise.

From Science Daily