crosswise

Definitions of crosswise

1. adverb

   transversely
   synonyms: across, crossways
2. adjective

   lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
   “a crosswise street”

   “the crosswise dimension”

   synonyms:

   cross, thwartwise, transversal, transverse

   extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

   cross-section, cross-sectional

   representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length

   antonyms:

   lengthwise

   running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing

   axial

   situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

   end-to-end

   with the end of one object in contact lengthwise with the end of another object

   fore-and-aft

   parallel with the keel of a boat or ship

   linear, running

   measured lengthwise

   longitudinal

   running lengthwise
3. adjective

   in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
   synonyms:

   horizontal

   parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
4. adverb

   not in the intended manner
   “things are going crosswise”