running lane
A 'running lane' can refer to various designated paths or sections used in sports, traffic management, and more.
Definition
B2Athletics
(sports)A designated path or section on a track or road specifically allocated for runners during races or training.
Example
- Each runner must stay within their running lane to avoid disqualification.
- The park added a new running lane for joggers.
C1Baseball
(sports)A portion of the field between the basepath and the foul line where a batter is allowed to run without causing or receiving interference.
Example
- The umpire called interference because the batter was outside the running lane.
C1American Football
(sports)An informal division of the field indicating the channel through which a player will run either to catch a pass or when carrying the ball.
Example
- The running back found an open running lane and sprinted towards the end zone.
B2Traffic Management
(traffic)A lane on a highway that is open to traffic, often used to describe when a hard shoulder is converted into a normal traffic lane.
Example
- During rush hour, the hard shoulder is used as a running lane to ease congestion.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "running lane":
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