hochkant — meaning in English

English meaning

• edgeways adv With the edge facing in the direction of movement.
• upright adj Standing straight up, vertical.

Senses

hochkant is used for these senses in English:

• edgeways With the edge uppermost.
• on end (dated) upright; erect; endways
• upright Greater in height than breadth.

edgeways — full definition

1. adv With the edge facing in the direction of movement.
2. adv With the edge uppermost.

upright — full definition

1. adj Standing straight up, vertical.
2. adj Honest and morally good.
3. adv In a vertical or standing position.

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