| adv. | 1. | In the form of a cross; across; transversely. |
| Adj. | 1. | crosswise - lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction; "a crosswise street"; "the crosswise dimension" Antonyms: lengthways, lengthwise - running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing; "the lengthwise dimension" |
| 2. | crosswise - in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross | |
| Adv. | 1. | crosswise - not in the intended manner; "things are going crosswise" |
| 2. | crosswise - transversely; "the marble slabs were cut across" |