1. in a direction that crosses something else; diagonally or at right angles

1. placed or lying across something; intersecting

Examples

• Cut the vegetables crosswise into thin slices.
• The fallen tree lay crosswise across the path.
• Fold the paper crosswise to make it smaller.
• The crosswise beams provide extra support for the roof.
• She placed the boards crosswise to create a grid pattern.
• The crosswise streets intersect the main avenue at regular intervals.