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Lateral
01
passe lateral, passe para trás
(in American football) a pass thrown either sideways or backward to another player
Exemplos
The defense intercepted a poorly timed lateral, turning the tide of the game.
A defesa interceptou um passe lateral mal cronometrado, virando o jogo.
02
lateral, ramificação lateral
a side growth or extension, such as a branch or shoot, emerging from the main stem or structure of a plant
Exemplos
The plant 's laterals grew vigorously, overshadowing the main stem.
Os laterais da planta cresceram vigorosamente, ofuscando o caule principal.
03
lateral
a speech sound produced by allowing the airflow to pass along the sides of the tongue
Exemplos
Linguists often study how laterals vary across different languages and dialects.
Os linguistas frequentemente estudam como as laterais variam entre diferentes línguas e dialetos.
lateral
Exemplos
The plant 's lateral roots spread widely to absorb water from the surrounding soil.
As raízes laterais da planta se espalham amplamente para absorver água do solo circundante.
02
lateral, externo
situated toward the outer sides of the body
Exemplos
The scan revealed a fracture in the lateral portion of the clavicle.
A varredura revelou uma fratura na porção lateral da clavícula.
03
lateral, laterais
(of a speech sound) produced by allowing air to flow around the sides of the tongue
Exemplos
The teacher explained that lateral sounds require precise tongue placement for correct pronunciation.
O professor explicou que os sons laterais exigem um posicionamento preciso da língua para a pronúncia correta.
04
lateral, horizontal
(of a movement, transfer, etc.) occurring at the same level within an organization or between two organizations, without a change in rank or hierarchy
Exemplos
She was offered a lateral position at a competitor, which included better perks and flexibility.
Foi-lhe oferecida uma posição lateral num concorrente, que incluía melhores benefícios e flexibilidade.
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