Edgewise
Pronunciation: /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/
Edgewise (adverb)
- In a way that is turned to the side, not facing forward.
- In a manner that makes it hard to speak or communicate clearly.
Examples
- The book was placed edgewise on the shelf.
- He managed to explain the problem edgewise during the meeting.
Common collocations: turn edgewise, lie edgewise, speak edgewise, navigate edgewise