Synonyms of crosswise

Antonyms of crosswise

Collocations of crosswise

cut crosswise
Frequency: 70 %

The chef instructed us to cut the vegetables crosswise for the salad.

lay crosswise
Frequency: 60 %

He advised her to lay the boards crosswise to ensure stability.

spread crosswise
Frequency: 50 %

She decided to spread the blanket crosswise for a change.

fold crosswise
Frequency: 45 %

She demonstrated how to fold the paper crosswise to make a paper airplane.

positioned crosswise
Frequency: 35 %

The cars were positioned crosswise to block the road.

Idiomatic Expressions for crosswise

  • Phrase: Go crosswise
    Meaning: To go in a direction that is perpendicular or diagonal to the usual path.
    Usage: Instead of following the main road, we decided to go crosswise through the fields.