noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
jumping sideways; flying sideways
Describes a physical sideways leap or jump, often in sports or evasive action. Also used figuratively for sudden sideways movement.
See also: 横っ飛び
バレーボールの練習で横飛びの練習をした。
We practiced diving sideways in volleyball practice.
猫
The cat suddenly darted sideways.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
running hurriedly with body bent forward
Describes a person rushing forward in a crouched or hunched posture, often in a comical or desperate manner. Less common than sense 1.
See also: 横っ飛び
遅刻しそうで、彼は横飛びに走っていった。
He was about to be late, so he ran off in a hunched, hurried dash.