longwise

[lawng-wahyz, long-]

long·wise

[lawng-wahyz, long-]
adjective, adverb

Origin:
1535–45; long1 + -wise
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Longwise is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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longways or (US and Canadian) longwise (ˈlɒŋˌweɪz, ˈlɒŋˌwaɪz)
 
adv
another word for lengthways
 
longwise or (US and Canadian) longwise
 
adv

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