cornerwise

From corner across

Cornerwise means diagonally or from corner to corner: She folded the napkin cornerwise.

The word can also mean with a corner facing forward rather than a flat side: Set the table cornerwise in the room.

Also spelled corner-wise or as two words.

diagonal

slant

Oblique angle or bias

obliqueAngled, not straightforward
askewTilted from true
aslantAt an angle

crosswise · bias · tilt · skew · athwart · transverse · angled · slantwise · sideways · crisscross

direction

pivot

Point of rotation

turnRotational movement
angleGeometric measure of rotation
veerChange course suddenly

diagonal · slant · shift · rotate · orient · swivel

placement

nook

Sheltered corner or alcove

alcoveRecessed area in room
wedgeTapered splitting tool
tuckedFolded or pushed in

inset · angled · cranny · recess · snug · fitted · positioned · situated · lodged · nestled

Opposites

orientation/direction

cornerwisestraight

Not curved or crooked

lengthwise · longitudinally · edgewise · squarely · widthwise

Family

corner, cornered, cornerstone, corners, cornering

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G