adverb. So as to be or lie in a cross direction; across.

adjective. Crossing.

In the form of a cross.

Across; transversely: absolutely or followed by to before an object: as, the timbers were laid crosswise; the woof runs crosswise to the warp.

Figuratively, contrary to desire; at cross-purposes; against the grain: as, everything goes crosswise to-day. In last two senses also crossways.

adverb. In the form of a cross; across; transversely.

adjective. crossing; lying across

adverb. transversely; so as to lie across

adjective. in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross

adjective. lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction

adverb. transversely

adverb. not in the intended manner

"He held his sword crosswise in those hands, and the men behind him took the signal."

lengthwise  

cross  cross section  cross-sectional  horizontal  thwartwise  

across  across  across the grain  askew  athwart