Associations to the word «Lane»

Pictures for the word «Lane»

Wiktionary

LANE, noun. A narrow passageway between fences, walls, hedges or trees
LANE, noun. A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles
LANE, noun. A similar division of a racetrack to keep runners apart
LANE, noun. A course designated for ships or aircraft
LANE, noun. (card games) An empty space in the tableau, formed by the removal of an entire row of cards.
LANE, proper noun. A topographic surname​ for someone who lived in a lane.
LANE, proper noun. A patronymic surname​ anglicised from various surnames.
LANE, proper noun. A male given name transferred from the surnames.
LANE, proper noun. An unincorporated community in Idaho.
LANE, proper noun. A city in Kansas.
LANE, proper noun. An unincorporated community in Oklahoma.
LANE, proper noun. A town in South Carolina.
LANE, proper noun. A town in South Dakota.
LANE VIOLATION, noun. (basketball) The act of entering the free-throw lane before the free-throw shot has left the shooter's hands.

Dictionary definition

LANE, noun. A narrow way or road.
LANE, noun. A well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic.

Wise words

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