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cornerways

/kawr-ner-wahyz/US // ˈkɔr nərˌwaɪz //UK // (ˈkɔːnəˌwaɪz) //

拐角处,拐弯处,转角处,转弯处

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Definitions

adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : with the corner in front.
    • : so as to form a corner.
    • : from corner to corner; diagonally.

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Examples

  • 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.