sideways adv.: crabwise
[This word, often seen in the phrase “moving crabwise,” can be used both literally, as in the example here, and figuratively, as in indirectly.]
[The Marine pointed to] the row of chairs along the glass front wall. This was not in Victor’s plans. As he walked to the chairs, he would have to face the window. And the watchers. Still wearing his glasses and beret, Victor started moving crabwise, while constantly looking at something very interesting on the blank interior wall. He knew he had to keep his head turned away from the surveillance camera. (R. Jellinek, “Freedom Run,” Courier-Mail [Brisbane, Australia], 12/18/1993.)
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