alleys

Noun

alley (plural alleys)

1. A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.
   • The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley.

   Synonyms:

   alleyway

2. The area between the outfielders.
   • He hit one deep into the alley.

   Synonyms:

   gap

3. An establishment where bowling is played.

   Synonyms:

   bowling alley

4. An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.

   Synonyms:

   lane

5. The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.
6. A walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes.
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