lateral — meaning in English

English meaning

• lateral adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
• wide adj Measuring a lot from side to side.
• wing noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.

Senses

lateral is used for these senses in English:

• wide On one side or the other of the mark; too far sideways from the mark, the wicket, the batsman, etc.
• wing (sports) A position in several field games on either side of the field.
• wing (sports) A player occupying such a position, also called a winger

lateral — full definition

1. adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
2. adj Unconventional or indirect, especially in thinking.
3. noun (American football) A sideways pass.
4. verb (American football) To throw a sideways pass.

wide — full definition

1. adj Measuring a lot from side to side.
2. adj Covering a large range or scope.
3. adv So as to leave a large gap or opening.

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