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

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

Cut the pears in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

Cut each piece of pork in half lengthwise, then crosswise into bite-size pieces.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Then with a bit he bored a hole lengthwise through the square part, and with his knife he whittled the wood till it was only a thin shell around the round hole.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder