lengthways

[ lengkth-weyz, length-, lenth- ]

adverb

1. lengthwise.

lengthways

/ ˈlɛŋθ-; ˈlɛŋkθˌweɪz /

adverb

1. in, according to, or along the direction of length

Word History and Origins

Origin of lengthways¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; length + -ways

Example Sentences

Poland’s zapiekanka: Slice a baguette lengthways and add sautéed button mushrooms, grilled Emmental and ketchup.

From BBC

Working one filo sheet at a time, and keeping the remaining sheets under a damp tea towel so they don’t dry out, cut each sheet lengthways into three strips, around 8cm wide x 35cm long.

From The Guardian

Both planemakers say cabin air pours downwards not lengthways through the fuselage, reducing risks of infection.

From Reuters

Slice the peppers in half lengthways, remove the seeds then place the halved fruit in a roasting tin.

From The Guardian

While the brine is cooling, wash the cabbage and chop it lengthways into quarters.

From The Guardian