Edgewise (adverb)

With the edge of something pointing in a particular direction.

Origin:

Edgewise is derived from the word "edge" which refers to the thin outside border of a surface or object. it means with the edge of something pointing in a particular direction.

Examples:

1. The carpenter inserted the chisel edgewise to create a groove.
2. He turned the book edgewise to see the spine.
3. She placed the photo edgewise in the album.
4. The saw blade must be inserted edgewise to the cut the wood.
5. The chef shaved the cheese edgewise to make thin slices.