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back street

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun back street has 1 sense
  1. alley, alleyway, back street - a narrow street with walls on both sides
    --1 is a kind of street

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Back Street

Noun:

1. A narrow street or lane, usually residential, located away from the main roads or highways.

Example Sentence: The back street was quiet and peaceful, lined with charming old houses.

2. Slang: A secretive or hidden place where illegal activities often take place.

Example Sentence: They would meet at a back street bar to discuss their covert operations.

Adjective:

1. Referring to something related to or situated in a back street.

Example Sentence: We stumbled upon a back street café that served the most delicious pastries.

Verb:

1. To navigate or traverse through narrow or hidden streets to avoid main roads or crowded areas.

Example Sentence: We decided to back street our way to the concert venue to avoid the heavy traffic.

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