lane

¹lane

noun \ˈlān\

Definition of LANE

1

: a narrow passageway between fences or hedges

2

: a relatively narrow way or track: 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

Examples of LANE

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

Origin of LANE

Middle English, from Old English lanu; akin to Middle Dutch lane lane

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with LANE

ain, Aisne, ane, Bain, bane, blain, brain, cane, chain, crane, deign, drain, fain, fane, feign, gain, grain, Kane, Lane, main, mane, pain, Paine, pane, plain, plane, quean, rain, reign, rein, sain, sane, seine, Seine, skein, Spain, sprain, stain, strain, swain, thane, thegn, train, twain, Twain, vain, vane, vein, wain, wane, Wayne