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lengthways

adverb length·ways \ˈleŋ(k)th-ˌwāz, ˈlen(t)th-\

Definition of LENGTHWAYS

:  lengthwise
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First Known Use of LENGTHWAYS

1599

Rhymes with LENGTHWAYS

ablaze, agaze, amaze, appraise, catchphrase, crossways, deglaze, dispraise, dog days, edgeways, emblaze, endways, flatways, foodways, in phase, Lachaise, leastways, liaise, malaise, noun phrase, pj's, post chaise, sideways, slantways, stargaze, ukase, upraise, weekdays
LENGTHWAYS Defined for Kids

lengthways

adverb length·ways \ˈleŋth-ˌwāz\

Definition of LENGTHWAYS for Kids

:  lengthwise

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