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

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

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

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

It looked like a gigantic tin can that had been cut in half, lengthwise, and then pressed down into the ground.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor