parˈallelist noun

1. A person who draws a parallel or comparison
2. A believer in psychophysical parallelism

parallelisˈtic adjective

parˈallelize or parˈallelise transitive verb

To provide a parallel to

parˈallelly adverb

parˈallelwise adverb

parallel bars plural noun

A pair of fixed bars used in gymnastics

parallel cousin noun

A first cousin

parallel imports plural noun

Imports brought into a country through other than official channels, thus circumventing regulations, etc

parallel importer noun

parallel importing noun

parallel motion noun

A name given to any linkage by which circular motion may be changed into straight-line motion

parallel port noun (computing)

A connection point through which data may be sent and received using two or more wires simultaneously

parallel processing noun (computing)

The processing of several items of information at the same time using two or more processors

parallel ruler or parallel rulers noun

Rulers joined by two pivoted strips, for drawing parallel lines

parallel slalom noun

A slalom race in which two competitors ski down parallel courses

parallel turn noun

A skiing turn made by shifting the body while keeping the skis parallel

parˈallel-veined adjective (botany)

Having the main veins running side by side

in parallel

1. (of electrical apparatus) arranged in such a way that terminals of like polarity are connected together
2. (of electrical circuits) connected in such a way that any current flowing divides between them (cf in series)
3. Simultaneously (figurative)