"crosswise" | Definition and Related Words

Adjective

Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction (synset 301448596)
"a crosswise street"; "the crosswise dimension"
similar to:
- cross, thwartwise, transversal, transverse - extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
- cross-section, cross-sectional - representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length
In the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross (synset 301235790)
similar to: horizontal - parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line

Adverb

Not in the intended manner (synset 400294391)
"things are going crosswise"
Transversely (synset 400274275)
"the marble slabs were cut across"

same as: across, crossways