Definition of breakdown lane
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:an area along the side of a highway where vehicles are able to stop for an emergency
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breakdown lane
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breakdown
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: the action or result of breaking down: such as
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: a failure to function
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: failure to progress or have effect : disintegration
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: to cause to fall or collapse by breaking or shattering
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: to make ineffective
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: to divide into parts or categories
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lane
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: a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
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: a relatively narrow way or track: such as
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: an ocean route used by or prescribed for ships
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: Scottish variant of lone
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