crosswise

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But even before the pandemic hit, Cuomo was getting crosswise with political headwinds.

From Washington Post

Working with one ear at a time, cut the corn in half crosswise, then stand each half cut side down on the board and use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob.

From Washington Post

Cut each half lengthwise into 3 wedges, then cut crosswise into ¼-inch pieces.

From Salon

However, if you take your asparagus, you line up four or five in a row and pin them crosswise with a toothpick, you make an asparagus raft.

From Salon

Fold one sheet in half lengthwise and crosswise, and cut along these lines to get four pieces.

From New York Times