bendwise

1 of 2

adverb

bend·​wise
ˈbend-ˌwīz
variants or less commonly bendways
ˈbend-ˌwāz
heraldry
: in the direction of a bend : diagonally

bendwise

2 of 2

adjective

bend·​wise
ˈbend-ˌwīz
: having the direction of a bend in a coat of arms : diagonal

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

bend entry 1 + -wise

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“Bendwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bendwise. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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