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edgewise

adverb

«edgewise» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Edgewise means with the edge facing forward, sideways on. tree →
«To get a word in edgewise» means to find a chance to speak when others keep talking. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a character who is too slow to get a chance to speak

Examples

He could not get a word in edgewise. tree →
Turn the book edgewise to fit it on the shelf. tree →
The sheet slid through the gap edgewise. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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«edgewise» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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