ENDWISE

endways, endwise, end on

(adverb) with the end forward or toward the observer; “houses built endways”

endways, endwise

(adverb) in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise; “endways pressure”

endways, endwise

(adverb) on end or upright; “sticks leaning against the wall endways”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

endwise (comparative more endwise, superlative most endwise)

upright, or standing on end

with the end towards the front or towards the observer

towards the ends

Synonyms

• endways

• lengthwise

• sideways

• sidewise

• edgeways

Adjective

endwise (comparative more endwise, superlative most endwise)

On-end; upright; pertaining or relating to the end.

Anagrams

• DeWines, desinew, sinewed, wendies, wisened

Source: Wiktionary

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End"ways`, End"wise, adv.

1. On end; erectly; in an upright position.

2. With the end forward.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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