crosswise Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
   
   • a crosswise street
   • the crosswise dimension
2. adjective satellite in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
   
3. adverb not in the intended manner
   
   • things are going crosswise
4. adverb transversely
   across; crossways.
   
   • the marble slabs were cut across

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