HyperDic: park

English > 8 senses of the word park / Park:
NOUNlocationpark, parklanda large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
locationpark, commons, common, greena piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
artifactpark, ballparka facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
person Park, Mungo ParkScottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806)
locationpark, parking lot, car park, parking areaa lot where cars are parked
artifactparka gear position that acts as a parking brake
VERBcontactparkplace temporarily
motionparkmaneuver a vehicle into a parking space
park / Park > pronunciation
Soundspaa'rk
Rhymesaardvark ... watermark: 41 rhymes with aark...
English > park: 8 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property.
Example"there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park"
Synonymparkland
Narrowernational parkA tract of land declared / declared by the national government to be public property
safari parkAn area of parkland where wild animals are kept and can be viewed by visitors driving through
Broadertract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcelAn extended area of land
Spanishparque, parque natural, reserva
Catalanparc, parc natural, reserva
English > park: 8 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area.
Example"they went for a walk in the park"
Synonymscommons, common, green
InstancesCentral ParkA large park in Manhattan
Part ofurban area, populated areaA geographical area constituting a city or town
Narroweramusement park, funfair, pleasure groundA commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
village greenA village park consisting of a plot of grassy land
Broadertract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcelAn extended area of land
Spanishcomún, parque, zona verde
Catalanparc, zona verda
English > park: 8 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games).
Example"take me out to the ballpark"
Synonymballpark
Categorybaseball, baseball game, ballA ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
Partsball field, baseball field, diamondThe baseball playing field
bullpenA place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game
dugoutEither of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
standtiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch / watch an event (game / game or parade)
Broaderstadium, bowl, arena, sports stadiumA large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Spanishestadio de béisbol
Catalanestadi de beisbol
English > Park: 8 senses > noun 4, person
MeaningScottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806).
SynonymMungo Park
Instance ofexplorer, adventurersomeone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
SpanishMungo Park, Park
CatalanMungo Park
English > park: 8 senses > noun 5, location
MeaningA lot where cars are parked.
Synonymsparking lot, car park, parking area
Narrowerused-car lotA parking lot where a dealer in used-cars displays cars for sale
BroaderlotA parcel of land having fixed boundaries
Spanishaparcadero, aparcamiento, estacionamiento, parking, parqueadero, parque, parqueo
Catalanaparcament, parc, pàrquing
Verbsparkplace temporarily
parkmaneuver a vehicle into a parking space
English > park: 8 senses > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA gear position that acts as a parking brake.
Example"the put the car in park and got out"
Broadergear, gear mechanismA mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
Verbsparkplace temporarily
parkmaneuver a vehicle into a parking space
English > park: 8 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningplace temporarily.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples
  • "park the car in the yard"
  • "park the children with the in-laws"
  • "park your bag in this locker"
Broaderput, set, place, pose, position, layPut into a certain place or abstract location
Spanishaparcar, estacionar
Catalanaparcar, estacionar
Participleparkedthat have been left
Nounsparka gear position that acts as a parking brake
parka lot where cars are parked
parkingspace in which vehicles can be parked
English > park: 8 senses > verb 2, motion
Meaningmaneuver a vehicle into a parking space.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something
Examples
  • "Park the car in front of the library"
  • "Can you park right here?"
CategorydrivingThe act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
Narrowerangle-parkpark at an angle
double-parkpark a vehicle alongside another
parallel-parkpark directly behind another vehicle
Broadersteer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelisedirect the course
Spanishaparcar, estacionar
Catalanaparcar, estacionar
Nounsparka gear position that acts as a parking brake
parka lot where cars are parked
parkingthe act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily

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