lateral
/ˈlætərəl/
noun
- A side part or projection, especially a branch or shoot growing from the side of a plant or a side pass in sports.
- In football, a lateral is a pass thrown sideways or backward.
- The gardener pruned the laterals to encourage upward growth.
- The tree's laterals were heavy with fruit.
adjective
- Relating to the side or sides of something.
- The lateral edges of the box were reinforced with tape.
- He suffered a lateral ankle sprain during the game.
- The plant's lateral branches spread out from the main stem.
- Involving movement or direction to the side.
- Lateral exercises help strengthen the muscles on the sides of your body.
- The drone can perform lateral shifts while hovering.
- The car made a sudden lateral move to avoid the pothole.
- Relating to a sideways position in an organization, especially a move to a different job at the same level.
- He is looking for a lateral position in a different company.
- She took a lateral transfer to another department.
- A lateral move can offer new challenges without a promotion.
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