lengthwise

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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

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

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

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

From Science Magazine • Sep. 26, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Then he cut long blades of tough crab grass, and sat cross-legged on the ground tearing the grass lengthwise so that each blade became many strands.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig