'parallel-park' definitions:
Definition of 'parallel-park'
(from WordNet)
verb
Park directly behind another vehicle
Definition of 'parallel-park'
From: GCIDE
- 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 park artillery, wagons, automobiles, etc. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- 3. In oyster culture, to inclose in a park. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- 4. To bring (a vehicle) to a stop and leave it standing; -- typically a parked vehicle is off of the public road, the motor is not running, and the driver has left the vehicle.
- Note: a vehicle stopped but still running with the driver in it is said to be standing. parallel-park [PJC]
- 5. To place (an object) in a temporary location; as, to park oneself on the couch; to park one's money in a mutual fund. [informal] [PJC]
Definition of 'parallel-park'
From: GCIDE
- 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]