lateral support

collocation in English

meaningsoflateralandsupport

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lateral
adjective
uk
/ˈlæt.ər.əl/us
/ˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
biology,medicalformalorspecialized
relating to the sides of an object or plant or to ...
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support
noun
uk
/səˈpɔːt/us
/səˈpɔːrt/
agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, ...
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(Definition oflateralandsupportfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflateral support

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It is generally impossible to withdraw vertical support without at the same time withdrawinglateralsupport.
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But what worries us is the taking away oflateralsupport.
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The seats have a sporty design, with padded side panels, but offer littlelateralsupport.
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But the term usually refers to a cantilever retaining wall, which is a freestanding structure withoutlateralsupportat its top.
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Therefore, a tightwire walker's sway is side to side, theirlateralsupporthaving been drastically reduced.
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Cross-pieces of balsa logs 18 ft long and 1 ft in diameter were lashed across the logs at 3 ft intervals to givelateralsupport.
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Lateralsupportcalled dwang, blocking, or strutting also increases its strength.
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The platform also provides thelateralsupportagainst wind and holds the stick walls true and square.
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The latest development in boot technology is a boot that is hinged at the ankle to providelateralsupportwhile allowing more flexibility.
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The seats had a good view out but lackedlateralsupportand spinal support.
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Unlike derricks, sheers need nolateralsupport, and only require either a foreguy and an aftguy or a martingale and a topping lift.
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With a loss oflateralsupportacross nine floors, column 79 buckled pulling the east penthouse and nearby columns down with it.
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It features a pod for floor space like many towers but uses guy wires forlateralsupportlike a mast.
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Criticisms concerned the weak air flow from certain vents, the slight lack of lumbar andlateralsupport from the front seats, brake fade, and the lack of central locking.
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Girts providelateralsupportto the wall panel, primarily, to resist wind loads.
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