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lat′eral resist′ance, [Naval Archit.]
  1. Nautical, Naval Termsresistance to sidewise motion caused by wind pressure, supplied by the immersed portion of a hull of a vessel.

'lateral resistance' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
keel vessel - lead - moment of sail

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