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British pronunciation
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Definition & Meaning of "dock"

Dock
01

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

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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 enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

03

the solid bony part of the tail of an animal as distinguished from the hair

04

a short or shortened tail of certain animals

05

landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out

06

a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded

07

any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine

to dock
01

to secure a boat or ship to a wharf or pier

Transitive: to dock a boat or ship
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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.
02

(of a vessel) to enter a harbor and be secured at a wharf or pier

Intransitive: to dock | to dock somewhere
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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
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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
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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
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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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