Hypertext Webster Gateway: "park"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

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

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

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.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

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.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

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