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Definition alley in American English

alley noun

[countable] noun
/ˈæli/
1

a narrow street or passage between or behind buildings

Example

The attack occurred in a dark alley.

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2

one of the two narrow areas at either side of a tennis court that are used when four people are playing

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Definition alley in American English