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
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
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