What does double-parking mean?
Double-parking means present participle and gerund of double-park.
Double-parking
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of double-park.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of double-park
- The (usually illegal) act of parking beside a car that is already parked at the side of the street, thus obstructing both the flow of traffic and the egress of the blocked vehicle.
Example Sentences
In addition, the many fine restaurants of the area bring on a high incidence of double-parking.
Many years ago when I was young – many years ago – double-parking was a traffic offence.
Thus, if the fine is set appropriately, the optimal deterrence of double-parking violations can be achieved with each expenditure of enforcement.
Synonyms for double-parking
Antonyms for double-parking
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How do you use double-parking in a sentence?
In addition, the many fine restaurants of the area bring on a high incidence of double-parking.
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