I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: Middle English croswise, from cros cross + -wise
1. archaic : in the form or figure of a cross
a chapel built crosswise
2. : so as to cross something : across
placed crosswise
3. : in a way contrary to what is right or purposed
things are going crosswise
II. adjective
1. : traverse , crossing
a crosswise street
2. : diagonal
a crosswise brace