All crabwise synonyms
crab·wise
C c adj crabwise
- oblique — neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping.
- side — one of the surfaces forming the outside of or bounding a thing, or one of the lines bounding a geometric figure.
- edgeways — with the edge forward; in the direction of the edge.
- flanking — the side of an animal or a person between the ribs and hip.
- sidelong — directed to one side: a sidelong glance.
- sideward — directed or moving toward one side.
- skirting — the part of a gown, dress, slip, or coat that extends downward from the waist.
adv crabwise
- obliquely — in an oblique manner or direction.
- alongside — If one thing is alongside another thing, the first thing is next to the second.
- aside — If you move something aside, you move it to one side of you.
- athwart — transversely; from one side to another
- indirectly — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- laterally — of or relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view.
- side by side — one of the surfaces forming the outside of or bounding a thing, or one of the lines bounding a geometric figure.
- slanting — to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope.
- sloping — to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.
- aslant — at a slant
- aslope — sloping
- broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.
- slant — to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope.
- slantwise — aslant; obliquely.
adjective crabwise
- sideways — with a side foremost.