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An alley or alleyway is a narrow lane, path, or passageway, often reserved for pedestrians, which usually runs between, behind, or within buildings in towns and cities. It is also a rear access or service road ( back lane ), or a path, walk, or avenue (French allée ) in a park or garden.
A ginnel is a word in various Scottish and northern English dialects [1] describing a fenced or walled alley between residential buildings that provides a pedestrian shortcut to nearby streets. [2] Ginnels are typically found in suburban areas, and do not contain any business premises, unlike some other types of alley.
An alley-oop in basketball is an offensive play in which one player passes the ball near the basket to a teammate who jumps, catches the ball in mid-air and dunks or lays it in before touching the ground. The alley-oop combines elements of teamwork, pinpoint passing, timing and finishing.
An alley is commonly only 12 feet wide; the width of one lane on an interstate highway. What’s a reasonable speed for a road where there’s not enough room to pass an oncoming car, and very ...
Alley (Ally) Usually narrow roadway in cities or towns, often through city block or squares. Approach (App) Roadway leading to an area of community interest (e.g. public open space, commercial area, beach etc.) Arcade (Arc) Passage having an arched roof, or any covered passageway, especially one with shops along the sides.
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This is a select list of Cornish dialect words in English—while some of these terms are obsolete others remain in use. [1] [2] Many Cornish dialect words have their origins in the Cornish language and others belong to the West Saxon group of dialects which includes West Country English: consequently words listed may not be exclusive to Cornwall.