breadthwise

Adverb

In the direction of the width or extent.

ریشه

The word 'breadthwise' is formed by combining 'breadth' and 'wise'. 'Breadth' comes from Middle English 'bredth', from Old English 'brǣdu', meaning 'breadth, width'. 'Wise' is derived from Old English 'wīse', meaning 'way, manner'.

مثال

• The fabric was cut breadthwise to fit the pattern.
• The river flows breadthwise through the valley.
• The furniture was arranged breadthwise along the wall.