lengthways
Along the span
Lengthways means in the direction of something's longest dimension: Cut the zucchini lengthways.
The word is interchangeable with lengthwise, though lengthways is somewhat more common in British English.
She folded the paper lengthways and slipped it into the envelope.
Parallel to the horizon
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- diagonalSlanting line or path
- transverseExtending sideways across
- perpendicularAt right angles
oblique · parallel · end-to-end · head-to-toe · fore-and-aft · axial · linear · straight
Portion cut off
- splitSeparation into parts
- halveDivide into two
- bisectDivide into two equal portions
- quarterOne of four parts
fillet · strip · plank · slab · section · cleave · divide · sever
horizontal
Parallel to the horizon
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- diagonalSlanting line or path
- transverseExtending sideways across
perpendicular · oblique · parallel · end-to-end · head-to-toe · fore-and-aft · axial · linear · straight · aligned
lay
Place down flat
extend · stretch · spread · unroll · unfurl · orient · situate · dispose · array · line-up
slice
Portion cut off
quarter · fillet · strip · plank · slab · section · cleave · divide · sever · carve
span
Distance between endpoints
dimension · distance · yardage · footage · ruler · yardstick · straightedge · calipers
crease
Line from folding
- pleatSewn fabric fold
- accordion-foldPleating in alternating directions
- trifoldHaving three panels
roll · tuck · seam · hem · gather · drape · unfurl · unfold · flatten · smooth