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crosswise definition

cross·wise (-wīz′)

adverb

  1. Archaic in the form of a cross
  2. so as to cross; across

adjective

that lies or extends across; crossing; transverse
Also crossways cross′·ways′ (-wāz′)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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