lane

The definition of a lane is a narrow route or path.

(noun)

An example of a lane is an alley between two buildings.
An example of a lane is the polished wood area where bowling balls are rolled towards the pins.

See lane in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a narrow way between hedges, walls, buildings, etc.; narrow country road or city street
any narrow way, as an opening in a crowd of people
1. a path or route designated, as for reasons of safety, for ships or aircraft
2. ☆ a marked strip of road wide enough for a single line of cars, trucks, etc.
any of the parallel courses marked off for contestants in a race
Basketball free throw lane
Bowling
1. a long, narrow strip of highly polished wood, along which the balls are rolled; alley
2. a bowling establishment

Origin: ME < OE lanu, akin to Du laan < ? IE base *elā-, to be in motion, go

adjective

Scot. lone

See lane in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A narrow country road.
b. A narrow way or passage between walls, hedges, or fences.
A narrow passage, course, or track, especially:
a. A prescribed course for ships or aircraft.
b. A strip delineated on a street or highway to accommodate a single line of vehicles: a breakdown lane; an express lane.
c. Sports One of a set of parallel courses marking the bounds for contestants in a race, especially in swimming or track.
d. Sports A wood-surfaced passageway or alley along which a bowling ball is rolled.
e. Sports An unmarked lengthwise area of a playing field or ice rink viewed as the main playing area for a particular position, such as a wing in soccer.
f. Basketball The rectangular area marked on a court from the end line to the foul line.