lateral

• Sich auf die Seite beziehend oder an der Seite befindlich; von der Seite kommend oder zur Seite gerichtet, seitlich.

Relating to the side or sides of something; situated on, directed toward, or coming from the side.

1. Situated at or extending to the sideB2formal

   Located on or directed toward one side, rather than forward, backward, or central.

   Seitlich

   • The lateral branches of the tree spread out widely.
   • He made a lateral move to a different department.
   • The lateral line on a fish helps it sense movement in the water.

   Synonymemarginalobliquesidesidewardsidewayssidewiseskew

   Antonymeaxialcentralmedial

2. Away from the midline of the bodyC1formal

   In anatomy, describing a position that is farther from the midline or central plane of the body.

   Lateral

   • The lateral incisors are located next to the central incisors.
   • The lateral ventricle is one of the cavities in the brain.
   • The lateral malleolus is the bony prominence on the outside of the ankle.

   Antonymemedial

• Im American Football ein Pass nach hinten oder zur Seite zu einem Spieler, der näher an der gegnerischen Endzone steht als der werfende Spieler. Allgemein auch seitlich gelegen oder die Seite betreffend.

In American football, a lateral pass (or lateral) is a pass thrown backwards or sideways to a receiver who is upfield from the passer.

1. Lateral passB2formalamericansport

   A type of pass in American football or rugby where the ball is thrown sideways or backwards to a teammate.

   Lateralpass

   • The quarterback threw a lateral to the running back.
   • A lateral pass can be risky if not executed properly.
   • The team practiced laterals during the training session.

   Synonymelateral pass