In the manner or direction of a diamond; arranged in a diamond pattern or shape.
Compound of 'diamond' and '-wise' (from Old English 'wīs', meaning 'manner' or 'direction'). This adverbial form is rarely used but appears in specialized geometric and architectural contexts.
When gardeners arrange plants diamondwise, they're creating a visual pattern that stretches upward from a narrow base—the same principle architects use for building foundations that need to support weight efficiently.
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