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Lane

/leɪn/

Lane is a noun with 2 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The homestretch.
    “And it's Uncle Mo in front by two as they come to the top of the lane.”
  2. (used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms carriageway direction roadway side

Origin

From Middle English lane.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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