English dictionary
park
/p/A/rk/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
ExamplesThere are laws that protect the wildlife in this park.
Synonyms parklandSource: WordNet 3.0
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a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
ExamplesThey went for a walk in the park.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
ExamplesTake me out to the ballpark.
Synonyms ballparkSource: WordNet 3.0
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Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
Synonyms mungo parkSource: WordNet 3.0
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a lot where cars are parked
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a gear position that acts as a parking brake
ExamplesThe put the car in park and got out.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A piece of ground inclosed, and stored with beasts of the chase, which a man may have by prescription, or the king's grant.
Source: webster1913
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Any place where vehicles are assembled according to a definite arrangement; also, the vehicles.
Source: webster1913
verb
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place temporarily
ExamplesPark the car in the yard.
Park the children with the in-laws.
Park your bag in this locker.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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maneuver a vehicle into a parking space
ExamplesPark the car in front of the library.
Can you park right here?
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To inclose in a park, or as in a park.
Source: webster1913
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To bring together in a park, or compact body; as, to <i>park</i> artillery, wagons, automobiles, etc.
Source: webster1913
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To promenade or drive in a park; also, of horses, to display style or gait on a park drive.
Source: webster1913