Lateral pressure

(Mech.)

a pressure or stress at right angles to the length, as of a beam or bridge; - distinguished from longitudinal pressure or stress.

lateral pressure

The pressure, acting in the lateral direction, exerted by the retained soil against a structure.

lateral pressure

lat·er·al pres·sure

(lat'ĕr-ăl presh'ŭr) Applying equal (and minimal) pressure with the index finger and thumb inward against the instrument handle to press the working-end against a calculus deposit or tooth surface (or area of soft tissue) before and during an instrumentation stroke.

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