breakdown lane
noun
Definition of breakdown lane
US
: an area along the side of a highway where vehicles are able to stop for an emergency
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
breakdownplay
: the action or result of breaking down: such as
: a failure to function
: failure to progress or have effect : disintegration
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laneplay
: a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
: a relatively narrow way or track: such as
: an ocean route used by or prescribed for ships
: Scottish variant oflone
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