alley: Meaning and Definition of

al•ley

1. a passage, as through a continuous row of houses, permitting access from the street to backyards, garages, etc.
2. a narrow back street.
3. a walk, as in a garden, enclosed with hedges or shrubbery.
1. a long, narrow, wooden lane or floor along which the ball is rolled.
2. (often pl.) a building for bowling.
3. Seebowling green.
5. the space on each side of a tennis court between the doubles sideline and the service or singles sideline.
6. an aisle.
7. in keeping with or satisfying one's abilities, interests, or tastes: If you like science fiction, this book will be right up your alley.

al•ley

1. a choice, large playing marble.