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laterigrade

American  
[lat-er-i-greyd] / ˈlæt ər ɪˌgreɪd /

adjective

  1. having a sideways manner of moving, as a crab.

laterigrade British  
/ ˈlætərɪˌɡreɪd /

adjective

  1. zoology (of some crabs) having a gait characterized by sideways movement

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Etymology

Origin of laterigrade

First recorded in 1750–60; < Latin later- (stem of latus “side, flank”) + -i- ( def. ) + -grade

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