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Lateral

Definition:

Lateral is an adjective that describes something relating to the side or sideways movement. It can also refer to a pass or movement made to the side in sports or a job transfer at the same level or rank within an organization.

Sense 1: Relating to the side

Part of speech: adjective

Example sentence: The lateral movement of the snake caught the prey by surprise.

Sense 2: Sideways movement

Part of speech: noun

Example sentence: The skater performed a perfect lateral on the ice rink.

Sense 3: Sideways pass or movement in sports

Part of speech: noun

Example sentence: The quarterback made a lateral pass to his teammate.

Sense 4: Job transfer at the same level or rank within an organization

Part of speech: noun

Example sentence: John requested a lateral move to the finance department.

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