ENDWISE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does endwise mean? 

• ENDWISE (adverb)
  The adverb ENDWISE has 3 senses:

1. on end or upright

2. in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise

3. with the end forward or toward the observer

  Familiarity information: ENDWISE used as an adverb is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ENDWISE (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

On end or upright

Synonyms:

endways; endwise

Context example:

sticks leaning against the wall endways

Sense 2

Meaning:

In or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise

Synonyms:

endways; endwise

Context example:

endways pressure

Sense 3

Meaning:

With the end forward or toward the observer

Synonyms:

end on; endways; endwise

Context example:

houses built endways