adverb
- in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
adjective
- extending in the direction of the length
Examples
- Cut the carrot lengthwise into thin strips.
- Fold the paper lengthwise to make it narrower.
- The board was split lengthwise down the middle.
- She made a lengthwise incision in the fabric.
- The lengthwise grain of the wood is stronger.
- Place the vegetables lengthwise in the baking dish.