crosswise meaning and definition

CROSSWISE adjective

Definition of crosswise (adjective)

1. lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
   • "a crosswise street"; "the crosswise dimension"
   • antonym: lengthways
2. in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

CROSSWISE adverb

Definition of crosswise (adverb)

1. not in the intended manner
   • "things are going crosswise"
2. transversely
   • "the marble slabs were cut across"
   • synonyms: across, crossways