passing lane
The term "passing lane" can refer to both roadways and sports contexts, with distinct meanings in each field.
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Definition
B2Roadways
(US, Canada)A lane on a multi-lane road used for overtaking slower vehicles.
Example
- Always check your mirrors before moving into the passing lane to overtake another car.
B2Sports
An open space through which a pass can be made to a teammate.
Example
- The player quickly spotted the passing lane and sent the ball to his teammate.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "passing lane":
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