lateral

• Относящийся к боковой стороне или сторонам чего-либо; расположенный сбоку, направленный в сторону или исходящий сбоку.

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.

   Боковой

   • 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.

   Synonymsmarginalobliquesidesidewardsidewayssidewiseskew

   Antonymsaxialcentralmedial

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.

   Латеральный

   • 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.

   Antonymsmedial

• В американском футболе пас назад или в сторону игроку, находящемуся ближе к зачетной зоне соперника, чем пасующий.

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.

   Пас в сторону

   • 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.

   Synonymslateral pass