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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

local lane

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.51 in modern English

Syllables
lo-cal lane
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane which is physically separated from the (express) lane(s) closest to the median and which is intended for vehicles traveling relatively shorter distances, so that these vehicles may enter and exit the highway system without unduly interrupting the flow of traffic.

American usage

Usage

Inflected Forms

local lanes (plural)

Synonyms

collector lane

Questions

What does local lane mean?
In a multi-lane controlled-access highway or expressway system, a lane which is physically separated from the (express) lane(s) closest to the median and which is intended for vehicles traveling relatively shorter distances, so that these vehicles may enter and exit the highway system without unduly interrupting the flow of traffic.

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