longside

noun
UK /ˈlɒŋsaɪd/
US /ˈlɔːŋsaɪd/

The long side of something is the longer edge or surface of it.

She measured the longside of the table to see if it would fit.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A position or direction along the longer dimension of an object.

The boat was tied longside to the dock.

3. In sports, the longer boundary or touchline of a playing field.

The player sprinted down the longside of the pitch.

4. The longer face of a cut gemstone or building block.

The mason smoothed the longside of the stone before setting it.