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alley (EN)
noun

noun “alley”

Singular alley, Plural alleys
  1. a narrow path between, behind or through buildings
    The alley behind the bakery is a shortcut to the main street.
  2. a path in a garden or park lined with trees or shrubs
    They strolled down the rose-covered alley, enjoying the fragrant blooms on either side.
  3. the space in a baseball field between the outfield players
    The center fielder sprinted to catch the ball in the alley before it could hit the ground.
  4. a place where people go to play the game of bowling
    We're going to the new bowling alley downtown for my birthday party.
  5. the narrow lane in a bowling place where the ball is rolled toward the pins
    She carefully aimed and rolled the ball down the alley, hoping for a strike.
  6. the additional space on a tennis court used when playing doubles
    When playing doubles in tennis, the ball is considered in if it lands in the alley.