Definition of dock - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
vessel mooringtr./intr. secure a boat at a pier for loading or stayingtr./intr.
- The captain docked the ship at sunrise.
2.
employmenttr. reduce someone's wages or pointstr.
- The company docked his pay for being late.
3.
technologytr. place an electronic device into its charging cradletr.
- She docked her phone to charge it.
4.
animal tailtr. Rare cut off part of an animal's tailtr. Rare
- They dock the puppy's tail for health reasons.
5.
spacetr./intr. TECH. join two spacecraft in spacetr./intr. TECH.
- The astronauts successfully docked the two modules.
6.
cookingtr. TECH. UK pierce pastry with holes to prevent risingtr. TECH. UK
- Dock the pie crust before baking.
Noun
1.
maritimestructure extending into water for loading and unloading ships
- The large ship was moored at the dock.
2.
technologyUS device for connecting electronic appliancesUS
- He placed his phone on the dock to charge.
3.
courtroomUK place in court where the accused sitsUK
- The defendant stood nervously in the dock.
4.
transportationplatform for loading vehicles or trains
- The goods were transferred from the truck to the dock.
5.
repairenclosed area for ship repairs
- The vessel entered the dock for maintenance.
6.
botanyTECH. plant with large leaves used in medicineTECH.
- Dock leaves are often used to soothe nettle stings.
Images of dock
structure extending into water for loading and unloading ships 
device for connecting electronic appliances 
platform for loading vehicles or trains 
enclosed area for ship repairs 
plant with large leaves used in medicine
Expressions with dock
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deduct a portion of wages for specific reasons
They will dock the pay for any unapproved absences.
under intense scrutiny or criticism
The company was in the dock over environmental violations.
place where a ferry stops to take on or let off travelers
We met at the ferry dock just before the last boat left.
subtract points from a score
The referee decided to dock points for the foul.
reduce an employee's salary for specific reasons
The company decided to dock pay for repeated tardiness.
plant with curly leaves often found in fields
Curly dock grows abundantly in the meadow.
advise against using company resources for personal gain
Don't fish off the company dock to keep trust with your boss.
raised area where freight is transferred between vehicles and a building
The pallets were moved to the loading dock for pickup.
connector for attaching devices to external resources
The tablet uses a dock connector for charging and data transfer.
structure for ship repair or construction
The ship was taken to the dry dock for repairs.
floating pier tied to shore, adjusts with water level
We moored our sailboat at the floating dock.
structure that lifts ships for repair
The ship was moved to a floating dry dock for repairs.
tall plant with large leaves and yellow flowers
Prairie dock grows in the open fields.
place in a theater for storing scenery
The crew moved the props to the scene dock.
dock with constant water level for ships
The ship was repaired in the wet dock.
plant with broad leaves and bitter rootstock
Yellow dock is often found in North American gardens.
money paid for using port or dock facilities
The company paid dock dues before unloading the cargo.
laborer who loads and unloads ships at a port
The dock-walloper worked tirelessly to unload the cargo.
large dock for building or repairing ships
The new ship was constructed in the graving dock.
Origin of dock
Dutch, dok (dock)
Terms with dock included in their meaning
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harbor
place where ships dock to load or unload
maritime
sheltered area for ships to dock safely
nautical space
sufficient space for a ship to maneuver or dock
maritime
space for a ship to dock
astronautics
dock a spaceship using a device
maritime
spot where boats can dock or disembark passengers
docking
become fastened to a dock or wharf
dock work
person who loads and unloads ships at docks
maritime
place where boats dock or unload
dock worker
person employed at a dock to weigh goods
maritime
tie a boat to a dock for loading or unloading
dock worker
worker who loads and unloads ships
docked
having a designated place to dock
marine
gate blocking water from a dry dock
maritime
port area where fishing boats dock, unload catches, and take shelter
shipping
describing goods delivered to dock without loading costs
dock worker
person who lifts heavy objects at docks
dock laborer
unlicensed pilot or casual dock worker
acr: Landing Helicopter Dock
naval ship carrying helicopters and troops
maritime
secure a boat firmly to a dock or mooring
maritime
arrive at a harbor or dock by ship
dock worker
person who loads and unloads ships
structure
dock or pier for ships
dock work
person who loads and unloads ships
Examples of dock in a sentence
The ferry will dock at the island shortly. They decided to dock his points for the error. Her wages were docked due to the missed deadline. He docked the tablet to sync data. The speaker automatically docks when placed on the stand. Farmers often dock lambs' tails to prevent infections.
The vet decided to dock the horse's tail for hygiene. The crew prepared to dock the shuttle with the station. They managed to dock the capsule with precision. Remember to dock the tart base evenly. Chefs often dock dough to ensure even cooking. The fishermen unloaded their catch at the dock. Cargo was being transferred from the ship to the dock. The dock connects multiple devices at once. He bought a new dock for his laptop. She watched her brother enter the dock with apprehension. The judge glanced towards the dock before speaking. The ship was anchored at the dock. Workers unloaded cargo at the busy dock. The ship was taken to the dock for repairs. Workers at the dock are busy with the new project. The herbalist recommended dock for its medicinal properties. Dock is commonly found in damp areas and used in remedies.
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- French:amarrer, quai, ...
- German:anlegen, Dock, ...
- Italian:ormeggiare, pontile, ...
- Spanish:amarrar, embarcadero, ...
- Portuguese:atracar, doca, ...
- Chinese:停泊, 码头, ...
- Japanese:停泊させる, ドック, ...
- Arabic:رَسَا, رَصِيف, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲגוֹן, רָצִיף, ...
- Russian:швартовать, причал, ...
- Ukrainian:швартувати, причал, ...
- Hindi:घाट पर लगाना, गोदी, ...
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