Strafe:

Strafe is the side-to-side movement of a player character in Counter-Strike 2, usually by holding the left or right movement keys while adjusting the mouse. It is used to peek angles, dodge enemy fire, and control movement in the air when jumping or landing.

Strafing is a core part of movement and aim in CS2 because it affects how quickly a player can reposition while staying accurate. Players also use counter-strafing, a related technique, to stop more quickly before shooting.