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lane

DEFINITIONS OF: lane

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n a narrow way or road

Type of:
way
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another

n a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic

Examples:
Saint Lawrence Seaway
a seaway involving the Saint Lawrence River and the Great Lakes that was developed jointly by Canada and the United States; oceangoing ships can travel as far west as Lake Superior
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alley, bowling alley, skittle alley
a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins
free throw lane
a lane on a basketball court extending from the end line to 15 feet in front of the backboard; players may not enter this lane during a free throw
sea lane, seaway, ship route, trade route
a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels
traffic lane
a lane of a main road that is defined by painted lines
bus lane
a traffic lane intended for buses only
fast lane
the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rapidly
slow lane
the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving slowly
Type of:
path
a way especially designed for a particular use
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