crosswise
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for crosswise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a position that crosses over something, from one side to the other.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English croswyse, crose wyse, equivalent to cross plus -wise.
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