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Alleys

Scope note

Use for narrow streets, usually wide enough for only one vehicle or for pedestrians, passing between buildings or giving access off of main streets to back entrances or garages.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008248

Broader Terms used

<streets by form>

Narrower Terms used

blind alleys
angiportus

Term used for

alleyways

Equivalent Terms used

alley

Created

13yrs ago

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