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)

  1. 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.
  2. (baseball) The area between the outfielders, the gap.
    He hit one deep into the alley.
  3. (bowling) An establishment where bowling is played; bowling alley.
  4. (tennis) The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.
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Etymology 2 [edit]

Diminutive of alabaster.

Noun [edit]

alley (plural alleys)

  1. A glass marble or taw.

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