endwise

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Adverbial endwise has 3 senses

endways, endwise - on end or upright; "sticks leaning against the wall endways"
endways, endwise - in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise; "endways pressure"
endways, endwise, end on - with the end forward or toward the observer; "houses built endways"

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Endwise

Description:

Endwise is an adverb that means in the direction of an end or with the end foremost. It can also be used as an adjective meaning having ends or edges of a specified kind.

Senses:

Adverb:

1. In a direction towards an end.

2. With the end or point foremost.

Adjective:

1. Having ends or edges of a specified kind.

Usages:

Adverb:

1. She inserted the pencil endwise into the sharpener.

2. Push the table endwise towards the wall.

Adjective:

1. The shovel's endwise blade slices through the hard soil effortlessly.

2. The endwise teeth of the saw provide efficient cutting on both sides.

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