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adverb

ˈkrȯs-ˌwāz How to pronounce crossways (audio)
Definition of crosswaysnext
as in diagonally
in a line or direction running from corner to corner the van had been deliberately parked crossways so as to take up both parking spaces

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crossways

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noun

plural of crossway
as in corner
a place where roads meet carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossways
  1. diagonally
  2. corner
  3. across
  4. crossing
  5. crosswise
  6. crossroad
  7. intersection
Adverb
  • Sign up But a 97-inch television is only scratching the surface of how big these devices can get; TCL has introduced a 115-inch television, while Samsung sells one that measures 146 inches — more than 12 feet across diagonally.
    Justin Klawans, The Week US, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But the star of the show here is the 24-inch display, which actually measures 23.5 inches diagonally and offers 4.5K (4,480-by-2,520-pixel) resolution.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of diagonally
Noun
  • Short on time with the holidays just around the corner?
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • His commissions hold pride of place in many cities, including Phoenix, where his massive bronze Code Talker dominates a major street corner.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of corner
Adverb
  • Even when Frank attempted to move her across, Pepe simply refused, leaving him no option but to slide in next to her.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
  • While meteorites range from the size of a pebble to a closed fist, asteroids are almost like mini planets, the largest measuring about 600 miles across.
    Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of across
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the Fort Erie crossing via Buffalo is about 130 miles from the Ohio-Pennsylvania border at Interstate 90.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Katz and Dermer claimed the UN's inability to send enough trucks to the crossings is to blame for the missed goal, but said Netanyahu has ordered the IDF to get to 350 trucks as soon as possible.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of crossing
Adverb
  • Make another layer with another 1/4 of the eggplant slices, this time arranging them crosswise to the first layer.
    Carolyn Casner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Serve: Carve the chicken breasts off the bone, slice them crosswise, and serve with the salad.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Sep. 2021
Definition of crosswise
Noun
  • The clock is ticking toward what might be the most consequential technological crossroads in American history.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • But by the way the trailer is edited, Stracke seems to be talking about Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley, who are both at a crossroads in their respective marriages.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of crossroad
Noun
  • As the technological landscape continues to evolve, the most groundbreaking advances may well emerge from the intersection of these complementary yet different approaches to technological progress.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Advertisement Both sisters were killed in the collision, which sent one of them flying out of the car and scattered toys and clothes across the intersection.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of intersection
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