- crosswise cross·wise adv
- ['krɒsˌwaɪz]
(in the form of a cross) a forma di croce, (across) di traverso
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
crosswise cross·wise adv
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Crosswise — Cross wise ( w?z ), adv. In the form of a cross; across; transversely. Longfellow. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
crosswise — cross|wise [ˈkrɔsˌwaız US ˈkro:s ] adv 1.) from one corner of something to the opposite corner ▪ Halve the potatoes crosswise. 2.) two things that are placed crosswise are arranged to form the shape of an x … Dictionary of contemporary English
crosswise — cross•wise [[t]ˈkrɔsˌwaɪz, ˈkrɒs [/t]] also cross•ways [[t] ˌweɪz[/t]] adv. 1) across; transversely 2) contrarily 3) archaic in the form of a cross 4) cvb forming a cross; transverse • Etymology: 1350–1400 … From formal English to slang
crosswise — /kraws wuyz , kros /, adv. 1. across; transversely. 2. contrarily. 3. Archaic. in the form of a cross. adj. 4. forming a cross; transverse. Also, crossways. [1350 1400; ME a cross wise in the form of a cross. See A 1, CROSS, WISE2] * * * … Universalium
