Synonyms for cornerwise
Grammar : Adv |
Spell : kawr-ner-wahyz |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔr nərˌwaɪz |
Top 10 synonyms for cornerwise
Définition of cornerwise
- As in obliquely : adv cornerways
- As in diagonally : adv at an angle
- "Turn them cornerwise," suggested the professor of Natural Philosophy.
- Extract from : « Farm drainage » by Henry Flagg French
- The holes are a little larger than the cornerwise diameter of the nuts.
- Extract from : « Farm Mechanics » by Herbert A. Shearer
- She took it with a word of thanks—a little note, folded three cornerwise.
- Extract from : « Captivity » by M. Leonora Eyles
- Win darted a cornerwise glance at Tobias to see if he were suspiciously watching her.
- Extract from : « Winnie Childs » by C. N. Williamson
- On a short board the cornerwise test can be made with a straight-edge; on a long board winding-sticks are needed.
- Extract from : « Manual Training Toys for the Boy's Workshop » by Harris W. Moore
- "I dunno baout that nuther," declared Abner with a cornerwise nod of the head.
- Extract from : « The Duke of Stockbridge » by Edward Bellamy
- You know so well about almost every particular; but—she preferred to have the tidies straight, not cornerwise.
- Extract from : « Mrs. Tree » by Laura E. Richards
- You'll have to use diagonal fire unless you want to hurt some of our chaps—sweep 'em cornerwise.
- Extract from : « Told in the East » by Talbot Mundy
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