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crosswise vs thwartwise

thwartwise vs crosswise

crosswise and thwartwise both are adjectives.

crosswise is an adverb but thwartwise is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crosswise No Yes No Yes
thwartwise No Yes No No
crosswise (adjective) thwartwise (adjective)
lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
crosswise (adverb) thwartwise (adverb)
transversely
not in the intended manner
Difference between crosswise and thwartwise

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