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lengthwise

[lengkth-wahyz, length-, lenth-] / ˈlɛŋkθˌwaɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /


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Mammoth tusks are well-suited to isotopic study because they grew throughout the ancient animals' lives, with clearly visible layers appearing when split lengthwise.

From Science Daily Jan. 17, 2024

First cut the bok choy lengthwise into quarters, then dunk the pieces in a bowl of water and swish around.

From Washington Times Jan. 2, 2024

Slice baguette in half lengthwise and pull out most of interior bread, leaving all crust fully intact.

From Salon Oct. 5, 2023

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

From Science Magazine Sep. 26, 2023

Five Arctic Cat quads were parked, lengthwise and haphazard, out front, and men, all wearing identical white parkas with round, red logos were scattering about the yard.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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