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Lateral

usgb/ˈlætərəl/Volume
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Physical Position

Lateral describes a physical position at the side, not front or back.

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The lateral door is often less crowded during emergencies.
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Directional Movement

When moving laterally, think of it as a straight line from side to side.

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During the drill, we practiced moving laterally to avoid obstacles.
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