green lane

"Green lanes" can refer to specific types of roads or pathways, often with environmental or logistical implications, and are commonly used in the UK and other regions.

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Definition

B2Countryside

(British)A wide, unpaved path through rural areas, often ancient and used historically for herding animals.

Example

  • We took a leisurely walk down the green lane, enjoying the peaceful countryside.

B2Rural Roads

(British)An unpaved rural road.

Example

  • The old green lane was barely passable after the heavy rains.

B2Pedestrian and Cyclist Priority

(Guernsey, Jersey)A road where pedestrians, cyclists, and horse-riders have priority, and motor vehicles must adhere to a low speed limit.

Example

  • Cars must slow down significantly on the green lane to ensure the safety of cyclists and walkers.

C1Logistics

(technical)A fast-track process for expedited shipping with reduced inspections and flexible documentation for trusted members.

Example

  • The company uses a green lane for their international shipments to speed up the customs process.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "green lane":

inside lanefast lanerunning lanepassing laneexpress laneslow lanered routemain roadgreen linegreen lightovertaking lane