lengthwise

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When cut lengthwise, the two carrot halves curl because the difference in stress becomes unbalanced.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024

Cut shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Fold an 18-inch-long sheet of foil lengthwise into a strip wide enough for the salmon to fit on.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

After receiving the frozen trunk, the researchers sawed it in half lengthwise.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

I fold the stack of pages inward from top to bottom three times, and then fold the result in half lengthwise twice more.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements