parallel park

/ˈpɛrəˌlɛl pɑrk/
verb
  1. To park a vehicle parallel to the curb, in line with other parked cars, typically by pulling up alongside the space in front and then backing into it.
    • I had to parallel-park between two cars on the busy street.
    • She practiced how to parallel-park for her driving test.
    • He parallel-parked his truck in the only available spot downtown.
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