Definition

Verb: - To park a vehicle in a space parallel to the curb, positioned directly behind and/or in front of another parked vehicle, typically requiring a series of forward and reverse maneuvers to enter the space.

Usage

This verb describes the specific action of parking in a parallel parking space. It is a transitive verb (e.g., "to parallel-park the car") and can also be used intransitively (e.g., "I need to parallel-park").

Examples

• Verb:
  • She had to parallel-park her car between two trucks on the busy street.
  • The driving test requires you to successfully parallel-park.
  • He is nervous about parallel-parking in such a tight spot.

Advanced Usage

• Gerund/Noun Form ("parallel parking"): The act or skill of parallel-parking.
  • Parallel parking is a requirement for the driver's license exam.
• Used to describe the location or result.
  • The car was parallel-parked neatly along the avenue.

Variants and Related Words

• Parallel parking (n): The maneuver or the type of parking space itself.
  • I found a parallel parking spot right in front of the restaurant.

Synonyms

• Maneuver into a parallel space: A more descriptive phrase for the action.
• Curb parking: A general term for parking parallel to the curb, which may not always involve parking between two other vehicles.

Antonyms

• Perpendicular park: To park at a 90-degree angle to the curb, typically in a marked lot.
• Angle park: To park at an acute angle to the curb.

Verb

1. park directly behind another vehicle