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breadthwise

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial breadthwise has 1 sense
  1. breadthwise, breadthways, broadwise - in the direction of the breadth; "cut the cloth breadthwise"

Definitions from the Web

Term: breadthwise

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a sideways or transverse direction; from one side to the other, emphasizing width.

Example sentence:

She laid the book breadthwise on the table to show the full width of the illustrations.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Extending or positioned across the width; sideways.

Example sentence:

The breadthwise stripe pattern on her shirt made her look wider than she actually was.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The width or lateral dimension of something.

Example sentence:

He measured the breadthwise of the room to ensure there was enough space for the new furniture.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a local area; within a specific locality.

Example sentence:

The bakery is only popular breadthwise as it caters mostly to the local community.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Particular to or characteristic of a specific locality; not widely known or prevalent.

Example sentence:

The depth of the local dialect made it difficult for outsiders to understand the breadthwise phrases.


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