Edgewise

Pronunciation: /ˈɛdʒˌwaɪz/

Edgewise (adverb)

  1. In a way that is turned to the side, not facing forward.
  2. 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