lane

noun

\ˈlān

Definition of lane

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a narrow passageway between fences or hedges

2 : a relatively narrow way or track: such as

a : an ocean route used by or prescribed for ships

b : a strip of roadway for a single line of vehicles

c : air lane

d : any of several parallel courses on a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race

e : an unmarked lengthwise division of a playing area which defines the playing zone of a particular player

f : a narrow hardwood surface having pins at one end and a gutter along each side that is used in bowling

g : free throw lane

lane

Definition of lane (Entry 2 of 3)

Scottish variant of lone

Lane

biographical name

\ˈlān

Definition of Lane (Entry 3 of 3)

Edward William 1801–1876 English orientalist

Examples of lane in a Sentence

Noun

The truck's driver kept changing lanes. She moved to the outside lane.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

To succeed, The Good Cop needs to get out of the mellow middle laneMichele K Short/Netflix Some of the jokes on the show are genuinely funny. — Karen Han, Vox, "Josh Groban and Tony Danza’s appealing odd-couple dynamic can’t quite save The Good Cop," 21 Sep. 2018 Drivers will be alerted to weeknight and weekend lane closures as the work is scheduled, GDOT said. — David Ibata, ajc, "New lane open on Ga. 400 in Forsyth," 12 July 2018 Drivers face possible problems for the Thursday night commute after two waterline breaks force some lane closures in Shively and Okolona. — Kate Talerico, The Courier-Journal, "Two water main breaks could affect rush hour traffic," 12 July 2018 But because the tollway has started bridge repairs and lane closures on 47th Street, Hinsdale recommends drivers detour on Wolf Road before proceeding any farther west. — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, "Oak Street Bridge and Chicago Avenue in Hinsdale to close for construction," 12 July 2018 When confronted with lane closures and heavy highway traffic, using a zipper merge is the best way to keep traffic moving. — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, "How to get to Riverbend without getting stuck in traffic," 6 July 2018 When confronted with lane closures and heavy highway traffic, using a zipper merge is the best way to keep traffic moving. — Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "How self-driving car or adaptive cruise control could ease traffic jams," 3 July 2018 Some drivers said signs were inadequate and the lane closures took them by surprise. — John Sowell, idahostatesman, "Contractor herding traffic near fiery I-84 crash had safety plan. Here's what it said," 29 June 2018 City spokeswoman Marycon Young said weekday lane closures will occur between Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday, June 25. — Tony Bizjak, sacbee, "One of downtown's busiest streets will close for redo. Here's what commuters should know," 21 June 2018

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