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Lengthways

usgb/ˈleŋkθweɪz/Volume
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Action Orientation

Often used with actions involving cutting or dividing something like food or paper.

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Please cut the cake lengthways into equal portions.
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Visualize Geometry

Imagine the longest side of an object; that's where 'lengthways' refers to.

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Fold the cloth lengthways before sewing.
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Not Widthways

Contrasts with 'widthways,' which would mean cutting across the shorter side.

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Split the log lengthways, not widthways, for the fireplace.
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