English edit

 a b c d e f g h  
8        8
7        7
6        6
5        5
4        4
3        3
2        2
1        1
 a b c d e f g h  
Example of rook movement

Etymology edit

rook +‎ -wise

Adverb edit

rookwise (not comparable)

  1. Moving exclusively in cardinal directions, as a rook moves in chess

Adjective edit

rookwise (not comparable)

  1. Moving exclusively in cardinal directions, as a rook moves in chess

See also edit