On flat surface
Flatwise means with the flat side down or facing in a particular direction, rather than on edge: Lay the boards flatwise to dry.
The term appears in carpentry, masonry, and other trades where the orientation of materials matters.
A brick laid flatwise rests on its broadest face.
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On flat surface
Flatwise means with the flat side down or facing in a particular direction, rather than on edge: Lay the boards flatwise to dry.
The term appears in carpentry, masonry, and other trades where the orientation of materials matters.
A brick laid flatwise rests on its broadest face.
1. orientation — horizontal, Parallel to the horizon; plane (Winged flying vehicle); level (Horizontal or uniform position); parallel (Equidistant at all points); lengthwise · edgewise · broadside · flush · prone · supine · facedown · sideways · crosswise · widthwise
ORIENTATION/POSITIONINGflatwise ≠ edgewise With side foremost; on edge · edgeways · endwise · endways · on end
flat, flatten, flatter, flats, flattery, flatness, flattened, flatly, flattening
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