edgewise

adverb

edge·​wise ˈej-ˌwīz How to pronounce edgewise (audio)
1
2
: as if by an edge : barely
usually used in the phrase get a word in edgewise

Examples of edgewise in a Sentence

you can squeeze through the narrow passage between the two caves if you go edgewise

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of edgewise was in 1677

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“Edgewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edgewise. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

edgewise

adverb
edge·​wise ˈej-ˌwīz How to pronounce edgewise (audio)
1
: with the edge in front : sideways
2
: as if by an edge : barely
couldn't get a word in edgewise

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