Driving

Parallel parking

ˈpærəlel ˈpɑːrkɪŋ

noun

What does Parallel parking mean?

Parking between two cars along a curb.

Example sentence

"Parallel parking is part of some road tests."

American usage tip

Practice in empty lots first.

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