1. adjective /ˈlæt.rəl,ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/
The medial side of the knee faces the other knee, while the outer side of the knee is lateral.
2. noun /ˈlæt.rəl,ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/
b) a sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral)
3. verb /ˈlæt.rəl,ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/
a) To move (oneself or something) in a lateral direction
b) To execute a lateral pass
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