Horizontal
Horizontal adjective - Parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line.
Lateral and horizontal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lateral" instead the word "Horizontal" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: horizontally, Horizonte
Lateral
Lateral adjective - Of, relating to, or located on one side.
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Synonyms for Lateral
Horizontal and lateral are semantically related. You can use "Horizontal" instead the word "Lateral" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Word: laterally
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When an object hangs from a horizontal cable, it puts lateral force on the cable (to make it form a V shape, if that helps you visualize).
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