Meaning of edgewise in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/

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  1. Adverb

    edgewise

    Definitions

    1. with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge

    Examples

    • « he sawed the board edgeways »
    • « held it edgewise »
  2. 2. as if by an edge

    Examples

    • « barely »
    • « I could not get a word in edgewise »

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