Meanings of cast sideway in English

She strove to do so, and, meanwhile, from time to time, cast sideway glances towards the platform to see whether another stomach dance was preparing.

Torval cast sideways glances at Rand and struggled to put the scornful twist back on his mouth.

In the fishing town of Lafitte, Louisiana, locals cast sideways glances at each other when asked about Feinberg and refused to comment.