Crosswise (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across".
Examples
- The tiles were laid crosswise to create a unique pattern on the floor.
- She carefully placed the reed crosswise over the pond's surface to see if it would hold her weight.
- The marble slabs were cut crosswise to reveal the intricate veining inside.
- To create a sturdy base, the planks were arranged crosswise on the floor.
- The engineer designed the suspension bridge's cables to run crosswise, adding extra support to the structure.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Not in the intended manner; "things are going crosswise".
Examples
- Our carefully laid plans are going crosswise and we need to rethink our approach.
- Everything was going smoothly until the last minute when things suddenly began to go crosswise.
- After a string of bad luck, the team suspected their day was going crosswise at the championship game.
- My date with my crush was supposed to be perfect but things immediately started going crosswise.
- The project seemed promising at first but it's been going crosswise since the new manager took over.