lap lanes

Pool's marked corridors

Lap lanes are designated swimming lanes in a pool reserved for swimmers doing continuous laps rather than casual play or wading.

Most pools rope off lap lanes during certain hours to separate serious swimmers from recreational users: The lap lanes were all taken, so I had to wait.

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