lengthwise

[ lengkth-wahyz, length-, lenth- ]

/ ˈlɛŋkθˌwaɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-, ˈlɛnθ- /

in the direction of the length.

Origin of lengthwise

First recorded in 1570–80; length + -wise

Pull the peppers apart, lengthwise, into halves or large sections, collecting the juices in the platter.

Alice Waters’ Favorite Vineyard |Sophie Menin |August 14, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
The bundle may be strengthened by putting a good stout cord around it lengthwise and crosswise twice.

Fur Farming For Profit |Hermon Basil Laymon
Bake, and cut off a lengthwise slice from each; scoop out potato with a spoon using care that the shells are not broken.

Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners |Elizabeth O. Hiller
Cut slit through the wound, lengthwise of limb, two inches long and half an inch deep.

The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) |Various

Poles are laid in the crotches, lengthwise of the bed, and canvas covering double-lapped over them.

The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 |Various
If a vanilla bean is used it should be cut in two lengthwise and infused with the scalded milk.

The Century Cook Book |Mary Ronald