lateral system

noun

1. a system of coding navigational aids by shape, color, and number, according to the side of a channel they occupy and their relative position along that side.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lateral system¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

“The building’s flexible lateral system creates problems for the rigid ceiling system during a seismic event,” Marron wrote.

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As the structure is located in an earthquake-prone region, it will feature an engineered wood core and lateral system to boost its seismic integrity.

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