English Explanatory Dictionary

edgewise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Edgeways.
  2. As if by an edge.
adj
  1. Edgeways.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-edgewise.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-edgewise.wav

Word forms

edgewise more edgewise most edgewise

Etymology

From edge + -wise. Compare English edgeling (“edgeways”) and edgelong.

Synonyms

edgeways

Derived words

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