adverb
- with the flat side or surface facing forward or downward; in a flat position or orientation
Usage: also spelled 'flatwise'; commonly used in carpentry, construction, and general descriptions of object placement
Examples
- Lay the board flatways on the table so it doesn't roll.
- The carpenter placed the lumber flatways to maximize the storage space.
- Stack the tiles flatways to prevent them from breaking.
- She positioned the book flatways on the shelf.
- The stone was laid flatways to create a stable foundation.