Edgeways
/ˈedʒweɪz/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Tight Spaces
Used when moving through a narrow space where there's barely room.
She moved edgeways between the packed bus seats.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Enables the listener to visualize the difficulty or tightness of a situation.
Entering the attic, I had to go in edgeways.
Pro Tip 3/3Squeezing Through
Suggests making an effort to fit into a confined space.
He edged edgeways through the narrow doorway.
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