Definition of CROSSWISE

crosswise

Meanings

Adjective

  • lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
    • "a crosswise street"
    • "the crosswise dimension"

Adjective Satellite

  • in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

Adverb

  • not in the intended manner
    • "things are going crosswise"
  • transversely

Adj

  • crossing; lying across

Adv

  • transversely; so as to lie across

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English croswyse, crose wyse, equivalent to cross + -wise.

Synonyms

across, crossways

Antonyms

lengthwise

Scrabble Score: 14

crosswise is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
crosswise is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crosswise is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

crosswise is a valid Words With Friends word