park (n.)

  1. a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property; there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park

    [ Syn: parkland ]

  2. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area; they went for a walk in the park

    [ Syn: commons , common , green ]

  3. a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games); take me out to the ballpark

    [ Syn: ballpark ]

  4. Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)

    [ Syn: park , mungo park ]

  5. a lot where cars are parked

    [ Syn: parking lot , car park , parking area ]

  6. a gear position that acts as a parking brake; the put the car in park and got out'

    park (v.)

  1. place temporarily; park the car in the yard; park the children with the in-laws; park your bag in this locker'

  2. maneuver a vehicle into a parking space; Park the car in front of the library; Can you park right here?'

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