noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A secondary lane.

   "Near-synonym: back lane"

2. 2
   A side lane or alley extending off a main road.

Synonyms

All synonyms

back alleyback lane

Etymology

From by- + lane.

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