Lengthways/ˈleŋkθweɪz/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Action Orientation Often used with actions involving cutting or dividing something like food or paper. Please cut the cake lengthways into equal portions. Pro Tip 2/3Visualize Geometry Imagine the longest side of an object; that's where 'lengthways' refers to. Fold the cloth lengthways before sewing. Pro Tip 3/3Not Widthways Contrasts with 'widthways,' which would mean cutting across the shorter side. Split the log lengthways, not widthways, for the fireplace.