Lane: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
lane
[ leษชn ]
road
A narrow road, especially in a rural area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The car swerved to avoid a pothole in the lane.
- The cyclists rode in a single file along the lane.
bowling
One of the sections into which a bowling alley is divided, including the area for a player to stand and the pins.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bowler knocked down all the pins in the far lane.
- She aimed for the center of the lane for a strike.
aviation
A designated route followed by aircraft during takeoff and landing.
Synonyms
approach route, flight path, runway
Examples of usage
- The pilot taxied the plane to the runway and lined up with the designated lane.
- Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to enter the lane for takeoff.
Translations
Translations of the word "lane" in other languages:
๐ต๐น faixa
- pista
- via
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Spur
๐ฎ๐ฉ jalur
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผัะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pas
๐ฏ๐ต ่ป็ท (shasen)
๐ซ๐ท voie
๐ช๐ธ carril
๐น๐ท ลerit
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐจ์ (chaseon)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pruh
๐ธ๐ฐ pruh
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฆ้ (chฤdร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ pas
๐ฎ๐ธ akrein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพะปะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ (zoli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ zolaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ carril
Word origin
The word 'lane' has Old English and Middle English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'launam' meaning 'road, path'. Over the centuries, it has evolved to refer to narrow roads, bowling alley sections, and aviation routes. Lanes have been integral to transportation and leisure activities, providing designated paths for travel and sports.
See also: lanes.