noun Download 🔗Share A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings. Examples : "The garbage trucks collect the trash from the alleys behind the restaurants. " area place building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The area between the outfielders. Examples : "He hit one deep into the alley." sport area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An establishment where bowling is played. Examples : "My family goes to the alleys every Saturday night for some bowling fun. " entertainment sport building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled. Examples : "The bowling balls rolled smoothly down the alleys, aiming for the pins. " sport entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches. Examples : "During the doubles match, the players used the alleys to return wide serves and hit angled shots. " sport area Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes. Examples : "We strolled through the park, enjoying the shade provided by the tall trees that lined the grassy alleys. " architecture environment nature place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A passageway between rows of pews in a church. Examples : "The ushers guided people down the alleys between the pews to find their seats in the crowded church. " religion architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length. Examples : "The student's drawing of city alleys used perspective to make them look longer than they actually were. " architecture art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office. Examples : "The printing apprentices hurried between the alleys, delivering newly set type to the proofreader. " architecture building structure industry writing work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A glass marble or taw. Examples : "During recess, the children played marbles, and Tommy won most of the alleys with his lucky shooter. " item game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading