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allies

/ˈælaɪz/ /əˈlaɪz/

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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 often use the alleys behind the houses to collect the trash. "

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The area between the outfielders.

Examples :

"He hit one deep into the alley."

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An establishment where bowling is played.

Examples :

"We went to the allies down the street for a fun family bowling night. "

entertainment sport building

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An elongated wooden strip of floor along which a bowling ball is rolled.

Examples :

"The bowling alley had several smooth allies for rolling the balls. "

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The extra area between the sidelines or tramlines on a tennis court that is used for doubles matches.

Examples :

""In doubles tennis, players need to defend the allies, the wider areas near the sidelines, to prevent opponents from winning points." "

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A walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes.

Examples :

"We enjoyed a peaceful stroll through the garden's allée, admiring the tall hedges on either side. "

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A passageway between rows of pews in a church.

Examples :

"The allies were narrow, making it difficult to carry the large flower arrangement down the aisle. "

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(perspective drawing) Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length.

Examples :

"The perspective trick used allies, making the hallway look much longer than it actually was. "

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The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.

Examples :

"In the old printing shop, narrow allies separated the bustling rows of compositors, allowing just enough room to navigate between the type cases. "

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A glass marble or taw.

Examples :

"During recess, Maria traded three small marbles for two beautiful allies. "

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A person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate.

Examples :

"the two countries were allies in WWI"

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A person, group, concept (etc) which is associated with another as a helper; a supporter; an auxiliary.

Examples :

"During the school project, Maria and David became allies, helping each other finish the research. "

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Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.

Examples :

"In the toolbox, the wrench and adjustable spanner are allies; both are designed to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts. "

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A closely related species, usually within the same family.

Examples :

"Gruiformes — cranes and allies"

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A relative; a kinsman.

Examples :

""At the family reunion, I met many distant allies I had never known before." "

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To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.

Examples :

"The two companies allied to develop a new, groundbreaking technology. "

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To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.

Examples :

"The students allied themselves with the teacher to improve the classroom environment. "

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