teaser parking
n.— «Part of the proposal calls for trying to make transit mall stores more visible and reachable by car. The team suggests narrowing sidewalks and moving artwork to make room for a lane of “teaser parking,” a term that suggests just enough curbside spaces to give car-bound shoppers hope that they will be the fortunate ones.» —“A Nickel For Their Thoughts On Bus Mall Parking Meters” by Spencer Heinz Oregonian (Portland) Mar. 18, 2002. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
The archaic English word ruelle means “the space between a bed and the wall.” It’s adapted from French ruelle meaning “a small alley or lane.” This is part of a complete episode.
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