lateral.
lateral (of, pertaining to or located in the side)
Meaning & usage
lateral (of, pertaining to or located in the side)
of lesser importance
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin laterālis. Doublet of ladral, which was inherited.
sideline (line defining the side boundary of a playing field)
throw-in (set-piece where the ball is thrown back into play)
lateral (sound in which the airstream proceeds along the sides of the tongue)
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin laterālis. Doublet of ladral, which was inherited.
winger (offensive player who plays on either side of the centre)
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin laterālis. Doublet of ladral, which was inherited.
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