endways

adverb or adjective

end·​ways ˈend-ˌwāz 

1

: in or toward the direction of the ends : lengthwise

endways pressure

2

: with the end forward (as toward the observer)

3

: on end : upright

boxes set endways

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

endways

adverb or adjective

end·​ways ˈen-ˌdwāz 

1

: with the end forward

2

: lengthwise

3

: on end

boxes set endways