ˈlætərəl

Definitions

1. adjective

arranged or extending from side to side; situated or directed from the side to the side

“The lateral support beams helped to stabilize the structure.”

2. noun

a direction or position from the side, especially in reference to an object or situation

“The doctor explained the lateral position of the patient to the nurse.”

3. verb

to direct or move something from the side, often in a sideways motion

“The dancer laterally moved across the stage to avoid colliding with her partner.”

4. adverb

in a lateral direction or position; from the side to the side

“The skier made a lateral turn down the mountain.”