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lengthwise

/ˈlɛŋθwaɪz/ /ˈlɛŋkθwaɪz/

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adjective adverb

Longitudinalmente, a lo largo

In the long direction of an oblong object.

Examples :

"A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools."

Un corte longitudinal es difícil de serrar con herramientas manuales.

"Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow."

Cortar una judía verde longitudinalmente es difícil porque son muy estrechas.

direction position

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Longitudinalmente, a lo largo

In the long direction of an oblong object.

Examples :

"She cut the hot dog lengthwise before putting it on the bun. "

Cortó el perrito caliente longitudinalmente antes de ponerlo en el panecillo.