lengthwise

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After filling the flats, he uses his finger or a piece of wood to make four or five parallel furrows lengthwise across the surface.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

To find out why they do this, scientists chopped carrots lengthwise to expose their insides, which helped them collect data on how the inner core of the carrot would be affected by refrigeration.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 23, 2024

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

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

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

The wooden planks that made up the floor stretched lengthwise across the room.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer