parallel-park

parallel-park
parallel-park parallel-park v. t. & i. To park (a vehicle) parallel to the curb; -- contrasted with {angle-park}; as, to get a driver's license, one needs to be able to parallel-park. [PJC]

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  • parallel-park — Park Park, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Parked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Parking}.] 1. To inclose in a park, or as in a park. [1913 Webster] How are we parked, and bounded in a pale. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mil.) To bring together in a park, or compact body;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Park — Park, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Parked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Parking}.] 1. To inclose in a park, or as in a park. [1913 Webster] How are we parked, and bounded in a pale. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mil.) To bring together in a park, or compact body; as, to …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • parallel parking — parallel parking, parking with the length of the car parallel to the curb. * * * parallel parking noun [noncount] • • • Main Entry: ↑parallel park …   Useful english dictionary

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