Definition of WIDTHWISE

widthwise

Adj

  • directed across the width of an object or place.

Adv

  • Across the width of an object or place.

Examples

  • "Make a widthwise cut."
  • "The tubes should be placed widthwise inside the box."

Origin / Etymology

From width + -wise.

Scrabble Score: 19

widthwise is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
widthwise is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
widthwise is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

widthwise is a valid Words With Friends word