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cornerwise

[ kawr-ner-wahyz ]

adverb

  1. with the corner in front.
  2. so as to form a corner.
  3. from corner to corner; diagonally.


cornerwise

/ ˈkɔːnəˌwaɪz; ˈkɔːnəˌweɪz /

adverb

  1. with a corner in front; diagonally


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cornerwise1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; corner, -wise

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Example Sentences

On a short board the cornerwise test can be made with a straight-edge; on a long board winding-sticks are needed.

The beaver or felt hat, turned up three-cornerwise, was now in general use.

But he succeeded at last and as he dragged the muddy pole across the grass, the island turned slowly cornerwise to the shore.

A slide can be inserted cornerwise without admitting light to the plate.

The holes are a little larger than the cornerwise diameter of the nuts.

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