alley
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Etymology 1 [edit]
Anglo-Norman and Old French alee, feminine of alé, past participle of aler (“to go”) (French aller). See also allée.
Noun [edit]
alley (plural alleys)
- A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.
- The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley.
- (baseball) The area between the outfielders, the gap.
- He hit one deep into the alley.
- (bowling) An establishment where bowling is played; bowling alley.
- (tennis) The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.
Derived terms [edit]
Terms derived from alley
Translations [edit]
narrow street
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Etymology 2 [edit]
Diminutive of alabaster.
Noun [edit]
alley (plural alleys)
