park

park
park [pärk]
n.
[ME parc < OFr < ML parricus < Iberian * parra > Sp parra, trellis, grape vine]
1. Eng. Law Historical an enclosed area of land, held by royal grant or prescription, stocked and preserved for hunting
2. an area of land containing pasture, woods, lakes, etc., surrounding a large country house
3. an area of public land; specif.,
a) an area in or near a city, usually laid out with walks, drives, playgrounds, etc., for public recreation
b) an open square in a city, with benches, trees, etc.
c) a large area known for its natural scenery and preserved for public recreation by a state or national government
4. BALLPARK
☆ 5. West a level, open area surrounded by mountains or forest
6. that arrangement of bands, clutches, etc. in an automatic transmission that disengages and locks the drive wheels of a motor vehicle
7. PARKING LOT
8. an area set aside for a particular commercial use; specif.,
a) AMUSEMENT PARK
b) INDUSTRIAL PARK
9. Mil. an area for storing and servicing vehicles and other equipment
vt.
1. to enclose in or as in a park
2. to store (military equipment) in a park
☆ 3. to leave (a vehicle) in a place temporarily
☆ 4. to maneuver (a vehicle) into a space where it can be left temporarily
☆ 5. Informal to leave in a particular place; deposit
6. Finance to transfer (securities) temporarily, as to conceal ownership
vi.
to park a vehicle
parker
n.

English World dictionary. . 2014.

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