Crosswise example sentences

"Crosswise" Example Sentences

1. The boards were laid crosswise across the supports to form a platform.
2. The ship was buffeted by waves coming at it crosswise.
3. Crosswise cuts of the tree revealed the intricate pattern of the wood.
4. The kite flew crosswise in the gusty wind.
5. She tied the ribbon crosswise around the box.
6. The patterned fabric was cut crosswise to create a chevron effect.
7. The jam jar was tightly closed with the lid on crosswise.
8. The fence slats were arranged crosswise, creating an interesting visual effect.
9. They picked up the sofa and tried to maneuver it through the doorway, but it wouldn't fit crosswise.
10. The truck driver swerved to avoid hitting the car that had crossed the median and was now facing crosswise against traffic.
11. The beams were nailed crosswise to form a sturdy foundation.
12. She folded the tablecloth crosswise to fit it neatly into the drawer.
13. The river ran crosswise across the city, dividing it in two.
14. The tree had toppled over, blocking the path crosswise.
15. The wind was blowing the branches crosswise, making it difficult to walk through the forest.
16. She placed the two pieces of wood crosswise and nailed them together to make a makeshift ladder.
17. The puzzle pieces were cut crosswise to create intricate designs.
18. The car spun crosswise on the slick road and landed in the ditch.
19. The dog was sniffing around the yard, his tail wagging crosswise.
20. The fabric was draped crosswise over the chair to dry.
21. The orchestra members were seated crosswise on the stage.
22. The railroad tracks crossed crosswise in the distance.
23. The rope was wound crosswise around the post to secure the boat.
24. The wind was whipping the flag crosswise, making it difficult to read.
25. The cat was curled up crosswise on the armchair.
26. The zipper was closed crosswise rather than up and down.
27. The planks were arranged crosswise to create a jagged edge.
28. The tornado had lifted the roof off the house and set it down crosswise in the middle of the street.
29. She cut the vegetables crosswise instead of lengthwise, creating a different texture.
30. The road was blocked by a fallen tree lying crosswise on the pavement.