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al·ley
 alley
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- pronunciation:
- ae
li
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
alleys |
| definition 1: |
An alley is a narrow street or path between or behind buildings.
The manager and the chef park their cars in the alley behind the restaurant where they work.
- synonyms:
- lane
- similar words:
- passage, passageway, road, street
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| definition 2: |
In the game of bowling, the place where you roll the ball is called an "alley." An "alley" is also called a "lane."
The little kids sometimes fall down in the alley after they throw the ball.- synonyms:
- bowling alley, lane
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| related words: |
aisle, lane |
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