crossways (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɔːsweɪz/
Definition
In a direction that crosses something else, or at an angle to it.
Examples
The two paths met crossways in the middle of the forest.
He held the sticks crossways to make a simple frame.
The river was spanned by a narrow bridge built crossways over the gorge.
How to Use crossways
- laid crossways (collocation)
- Arranged in a way that crosses over something else. — "The planks were laid crossways to form a sturdy floor."
- placed crossways (collocation)
- Positioned in a crossing or angled manner. — "He placed his hands crossways on the table to emphasize his point."
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