Dock

/dɒk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a harbor, lake, or river for the purpose of loading and unloading ships.

The cargo vessel was moored at the dock, waiting to be unloaded.

A platform at a shipping port where goods are loaded and unloaded.

Workers rushed to the dock to prepare the goods for shipment.

A place where boats are secured or stored.

The marina has a spacious dock for all the local fishermen.

verb

To bring (a ship) into a dock.

They had to dock the ship early due to the approaching storm.

To remove a portion from (a dog's tail, for instance), usually for cosmetic reasons.

The breeder decided to dock the puppies' tails before they were sold.

To deduct or take away a part of something, such as wages or points.

The teacher decided to dock points from the assignment because it was submitted late.

Middle English doc, from Old French doc, from Latin dodicum, meaning 'a place for water'.

dock of the bay

A term referring to a quiet, reflective place.

going to the docks

Slang for heading to the waterfront area or harbor.

dock someone's pay

To reduce someone's salary as a penalty.

mooring

The act of securing a boat in place.

jetty

A structure extending into a waterway for mooring boats.

port

A harbor town or city where ships dock.

To dock one's pay

They docked my pay after I came late to work.

Docking a device

Just dock your tablet into the holder.