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Lateral
01
(in American football) a pass thrown either sideways or backward to another player
02
a side growth or extension, such as a branch or shoot, emerging from the main stem or structure of a plant
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a speech sound produced by allowing the airflow to pass along the sides of the tongue
lateral
01
relating to, situated at, or directed toward the side or sides
02
situated toward the outer sides of the body
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(of a speech sound) produced by allowing air to flow around the sides of the tongue
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(of a movement, transfer, etc.) occurring at the same level within an organization or between two organizations, without a change in rank or hierarchy
lateral
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trilateral
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trilateral
n
Example
The team's trick play involved a lateral followed by a long forward pass to the end zone.
The quarterback executed a perfect lateral to the running back, gaining crucial yards.
Laterals are often risky but can lead to game-changing moments when executed correctly.
He fumbled the ball while attempting a lateral during the high-pressure play.
The gardener pruned the laterals to encourage more growth along the main stem.
