What is the meaning of crosswise?

adjective

  • Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction.
    • usage: "a crosswise street"; "the crosswise dimension"
  • In the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross.

adverb

  • Not in the intended manner.
    • usage: "things are going crosswise"
  • Transversely.
    • usage: "the marble slabs were cut across"
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