lateral

• Qui se rapporte au côté ou aux côtés de quelque chose ; situé sur le côté, dirigé vers le côté ou provenant du côté.

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.

   latéral

   • 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.

   Synonymesmarginalobliquesidesidewardsidewayssidewiseskew

   Antonymesaxialcentralmedial

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.

   latéral (en anatomie)

   • 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.

   Antonymesmedial

• Au football américain, passe latérale ou en arrière vers un coéquipier situé plus près de la zone d'en-but adverse que le passeur.

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.

   Passe latérale

   • 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.

   Synonymeslateral pass