
Sideways
Physical Direction
Use 'sideways' to describe movements to the side in physical space, like in sports or dance.
The crab walked sideways across the sand.
Subtle Interaction
'Sideways' can indicate a subtle or sneaky interaction, like glancing at someone without being direct.
She gave him a sideways look, full of suspicion. Compare with
AskewCrookDiagonalHorizontalLateralObliqueSidelongSlantTiltTransverse
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