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| lane [ layn ] (plural lanes) |
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1. narrow street: a narrow path, road or street, typically in older town areas or in the countryside, often enclosed by walls or hedges
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2. track into which road is divided: a division of a road, street, or highway wide enough for a single line of motor vehicles
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3. strip of floor in bowling alley: the long strip of polished wooden flooring along which balls are rolled in a bowling alley
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4. track assigned to racer: a track assigned to a competitive runner on a racing track or a swimmer in a swimming pool
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5. aviation
Same as air lane
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6. division of basketball court: an area of a basketball court extending from the free-throw line to just below the basket
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7. shipping route: a route assigned to a ship on a journey, especially through a congested area of sea
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| [ Old English< W Germanic] |
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in the fast lane at a fast, hectic, or stressful pace associated with success and achievement
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