Alley

pl. Alleys

1. A narrow passage; especially a walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes; a bordered way.

   I know each lane and every alley green.

2. A narrow passage or way in a city, as distinct from a public street.
3. A passageway between rows of pews in a church.
4. Any passage having the entrance represented as wider than the exit, so as to give the appearance of length. (Persp.)
5. The space between two rows of compositors' stands in a printing office.

pl. Alleys

1. A choice taw or marble.