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Dock
01
a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships
Examples
The ferry pulled into the dock to unload passengers and cargo.
The fishing boats were moored at the dock after a successful day at sea.
02
an enclosed area in a courtroom where the defendant sits during trial
Examples
The accused waited nervously in the dock.
The judge called the defendant to the dock.
03
the solid bony part of an animal's tail, distinct from the fur or hair
Examples
The veterinarian examined the dog 's dock for injury.
Hunters often check the dock when assessing a hound.
04
the short or cut tail of certain animals
Examples
The foal was born with a stubby dock.
Farmers often help sheep with dock.
05
a platform for loading or unloading trucks, trains, or other cargo
Examples
Goods were moved from the truck to the dock.
The warehouse dock was busy with deliveries.
06
a coarse, weedy plant with a long taproot, sometimes eaten as greens or used in traditional medicine
Examples
The leaves of the dock were used in a herbal remedy.
Farmers pulled dock plants from the field to prevent weeds.
to dock
01
to secure a boat or ship to a wharf or pier
Transitive: to dock a boat or ship
Examples
The captain skillfully docked the cruise ship at the pier.
The harbor master guided the fishing trawler into the designated spot and told the crew to dock the vessel.
Examples
The cargo vessel docked at the port, slowly gliding into the designated berth.
As the sun began to set, the fishing boats returned to the harbor and docked.
03
to surgically remove or cut off a portion of an animal's tail
Transitive: to dock an animal's tail
Examples
Farmers often dock the tails of sheep to prevent the accumulation of dirt and feces.
The decision to dock an animal's tail should be based on a careful assessment of the animal's breed
04
to withhold or reduce an employee's pay
Transitive: to dock an employee's pay
Examples
The employer decided to dock a day's pay for employees who arrived late to work.
The company 's policy allowed them to dock salaries for unexcused absences.
05
to impose a penalty by withholding or reducing specific entitlements
Transitive: to dock sb for sth
Examples
The supervisor had to dock Jane for repeated tardiness, impacting her overall attendance record.
In response to the safety violation, the manager decided to dock the employee responsible for the incident.
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