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CRABWISE Synonyms

4 synonyms for crabwise. (exact relations)
0 hypernym for crabwise. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for CRABWISE

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sideways

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

adverb

• with one side forward or to the front

• from the side; obliquely

• in a lateral direction

• to, toward or at one side

adjective satellite

• (of movement) at an angle

askance

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

adverb

• with suspicion or disapproval

• with a side or oblique glance

adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

oblique

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective

• slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

noun

• any grammatical case other than the nominative

• a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso

adjective satellite

• indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

sidelong

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adverb

• on the side

• with the side toward someone or something

• to, toward or at one side

adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

• situated at or extending to the side

• inclining or directed to one side

Alternatives for SIDEWAYS

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