First Known Use: before 12th century
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1lane
noun \ˈlān\
: a narrow road or path
: a part of road that is marked by painted lines and that is for a single line of vehicles
: a narrow part of a track or swimming pool that is used by a single runner or swimmer in a race
Full 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
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Origin of LANE
Middle English, from Old English lanu; akin to Middle Dutch lane lane
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
2lane
Definition of LANE
Scottish variant of lone
Lane
biographical name \ˈlān\
Definition of LANE
Edward William 1801–1876 Eng. orientalist
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
LANE Defined for Kids
lane
noun \ˈlān\
Definition of LANE for Kids
1
: a narrow path or road (usually between fences, hedges, or buildings)
2
: a special route (as for ships)
3
: a strip of road used for a single line of traffic
4
: a long narrow wooden floor used for bowling
5
: a narrow course of a track or swimming pool in which a competitor must stay during a race
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