Lengthwise (adverb)

In a direction parallel to the length of something.

Origin:

From the word "length" meaning the extent of something from end to end and "wise" meaning in a particular direction, this word is used to refer to something cut or arranged along its length.

Examples:

1. The cucumber was sliced lengthwise.
2. The ribbon was cut lengthwise to create two long strips.
3. The carpet was laid lengthwise in the room.
4. The fence was built lengthwise along the property line.
5. He rolled the dough lengthwise to make a long loaf of bread.