endwise Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb on end or upright
    endways.
    • sticks leaning against the wall endways
  2. adverb in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise
    endways.
    • endways pressure
  3. adverb with the end forward or toward the observer
    endways; end on.
    • houses built endways

WordNet

End"ways`, End"wise adverb (Also<
  • Endways
  • Endwise
)
Definitions
  1. On end; erectly; in an upright position.
  2. With the end forward.

Webster 1913