Park - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Park :  (noun)
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" (verb)
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?"

Based on WordNet 2.0

Park : \Park\, v. i. To promenade or drive in a park; also, of horses, to display style or gait on a park drive.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Park : \Park\, n. Any place where vehicles are assembled according to a definite arrangement; also, the vehicles.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Park : \Park\, v. t. 1. To bring together in a park, or compact body; as, to park artillery, wagons, automobiles, etc.

2. In oyster culture, to inclose in a park.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Park : \Park\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Parked; p. pr. & vb. n. Parking.] 1. To inclose in a park, or as in a park.

How are we parked, and bounded in a pale. --Shak.

2. (Mil.) To bring together in a park, or compact body; as, to park the artillery, the wagons, etc.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Park : \Park\, n. [AS. pearroc, or perh. rather fr. F. parc; both being of the same origin; cf. LL. parcus, parricus, Ir. & Gael. pairc, W. park, parwg. Cf. Paddock an inclosure, Parrock.] 1. (Eng. Law) A piece of ground inclosed, and stored with beasts of the chase, which a man may have by prescription, or the king's grant. --Mozley & W.

2. A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like. --Chaucer.

While in the park I sing, the listening deer Attend my passion, and forget to fear. --Waller.

3. A piece of ground, in or near a city or town, inclosed and kept for ornament and recreation; as, Hyde Park in London; Central Park in New York.

4. (Mil.) A space occupied by the animals, wagons, pontoons, and materials of all kinds, as ammunition, ordnance stores, hospital stores, provisions, etc., when brought together; also, the objects themselves; as, a park of wagons; a park of artillery.

5. A partially inclosed basin in which oysters are grown. [Written also parc.]

Park of artillery. See under Artillery.

Park phaeton, a small, low carriage, for use in parks.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

PARK, Eng. law. An enclosed chase (q.v.) extending only over a man's own grounds. The termPark : signifies an enclosure. 2 Bl. Com. 38.

Based on Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [Bouvier_Law_Dictionary]:

Park, KS (city, FIPS 54400) Location: 39.11229 N, 100.36166 W Population (1990): 150 (91 housing units) Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 67751 Park, PA Zip code(s): 15690

Based on Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [Bouvier_Law_Dictionary]:

Example Usage of Park

jrlind: @matthewhurtt A coupla things - Bible Park, the Mumpower pic from today. It happens every once in a while.
westseattleblog: Did somebody steal the West Seattle Rotary Viewpoint Park totem pole???? http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=22849
lillycarrico: 3yr old + kid coffee (warm milk) + tire swing at Park = throw up... Oops!
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