parking

/ˈpɑrkɪŋ/
/ˈpɑkɪŋ/
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Other forms: parkings

Definitions of parking
  1. noun
    the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
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    type of:
    maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  2. noun
    space in which vehicles can be parked
    “there is plenty of parking behind the store”
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    type of:
    elbow room, room, way
    space for movement
Pronunciation
US
/ˈpɑrkɪŋ/
UK
/ˈpɑkɪŋ/
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