Longways

/ˈlɔːŋweɪz/
adverb

In a lengthwise direction, along the longer dimension of something.

Place the table longways in the room.
Visual representation of "longways" - In a lengthwise direction, along the longer dimension of something.

Often appears as...

  • cut longways
  • place longways
adverb

In a manner that involves forming a line or column in a dance or other group activity.

In a traditional folk dance, the dancers arranged themselves longways.
Visual representation of "longways" - In a manner that involves forming a line or column in a dance or other group activity.

Often appears as...

  • arranged longways
  • dance longways
adverb

In a lengthwise direction, along the longer dimension of something.

Place the table longways in the room.
Visual representation of "longways" - In a lengthwise direction, along the longer dimension of something.

Often appears as...

  • cut longways
  • place longways
adverb

In a manner that involves forming a line or column in a dance or other group activity.

In a traditional folk dance, the dancers arranged themselves longways.
Visual representation of "longways" - In a manner that involves forming a line or column in a dance or other group activity.

Often appears as...

  • arranged longways
  • dance longways
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "longways"
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Physical Orientation

Used to describe the orientation of objects, emphasizing the longer side's direction.

Illustration for Physical Orientation
Lay the planks longways to cover the path.
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Spatial Arrangement

Helps in visualizing spatial arrangements, particularly in interior design or description.

Illustration for Spatial Arrangement
Align the tiles longways for a more elongated look.
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Detailed Instructions

Used when giving precise instructions, especially in cooking or crafts, to ensure accuracy.

Illustration for Detailed Instructions
Slice the cucumber longways before dicing it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Orientation

Used to describe the orientation of objects, emphasizing the longer side's direction.

Illustration for Physical Orientation
Lay the planks longways to cover the path.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Spatial Arrangement

Helps in visualizing spatial arrangements, particularly in interior design or description.

Illustration for Spatial Arrangement
Align the tiles longways for a more elongated look.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Detailed Instructions

Used when giving precise instructions, especially in cooking or crafts, to ensure accuracy.

Illustration for Detailed Instructions
Slice the cucumber longways before dicing it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Orientation

Used to describe the orientation of objects, emphasizing the longer side's direction.

Illustration for Physical Orientation
Lay the planks longways to cover the path.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Spatial Arrangement

Helps in visualizing spatial arrangements, particularly in interior design or description.

Illustration for Spatial Arrangement
Align the tiles longways for a more elongated look.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Detailed Instructions

Used when giving precise instructions, especially in cooking or crafts, to ensure accuracy.

Illustration for Detailed Instructions
Slice the cucumber longways before dicing it.
Visual representation of the word "Longways"

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