lengthways

/ˌlɛŋθˈweɪz/
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Definitions of lengthways
  1. adverb
    in the direction of the length
    synonyms: lengthwise, longitudinally, longways, longwise
  2. adjective
    running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
    synonyms: lengthwise
    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
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