English Dictionary

lateral

/ˈlæt.ə.ɹəl/

noun

An object, such as a passage or a protrusion, that is situated on the side of something else. / (linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).

The lateral is used to support the weight of the structure.

意味（1）

An object, such as a passage or a protrusion, that is situated on the side of something else.

意味（2）

(linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).

意味（3）

(American football) A lateral pass.

意味（4）

(business) An employee hired for a position at the same organizational level or salary as their previous position.