lateral

• Relativo al lado o a los lados de algo; situado al costado, dirigido hacia un lado o que proviene de un lado.

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.

   lateral

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmarginalobliquesidesidewardsidewayssidewiseskew

   Antónimosaxialcentralmedial

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 (alejado de la línea media)

   • 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.

   Antónimosmedial

• En fútbol americano, pase hacia atrás o lateral a un compañero que está más cerca de la zona de anotación contraria que el pasador. También se usa para referirse a un movimiento o posición lateral en otros deportes o contextos.

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.

   Pase lateral

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslateral pass