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单词 ginnel
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Definition of ginnel in English:

ginnel

nounˈɡɪn(ə)l
Northern English
  • A narrow passage between buildings; an alley.

    〈北英格兰〉建筑物间的狭窄通道;小巷

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Just after midnight the man was returning home via a ginnel running from Skipton Road to Main Street when it appears he was attacked.
    • We hope that by cutting hedgerows we will make ginnels safer and make it more difficult for burglars to work without the cover that overgrown hedges provide.
    • Sometimes people want ginnels closed for security reasons, other times they need to stay open as a valuable local access route.
    • Access roads and ginnels have now been sealed off.
    • You have to walk down a dark lane or a dark ginnel to access public transport.
    Synonyms
    byroad, byway, bridleway, bridle path, path, pathway, footpath, way, towpath, trail, track, road, street, alley, alleyway, roadway, passage, thoroughfare

Origin

Early 17th century: perhaps from French chenel 'channel'.

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