Shoot out of the side! (7)

I believe the answer is:

lateral

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This clue might be a double definition.

'shoot out' is the first definition.
'lateral' can be an answer for 'shoot' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'out' bit.

'of the side' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for lateral that I've seen before include "Situated at or extending to the side" , "Possibly right" , "Edgeways" , "This kind of thinking is unconventional" , "Sidelong" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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