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Synonyms & Similar Words
harbor
pier
wharf
quay
jetty
mooring
berth
slip
moor
anchor
tie
fasten
secure
stabilize
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landing
terminal
platform
ramp
gangway
slipway
dockage
dockyard
basin
marina
waterfront
shore
coastline
seaboard
harborage
haven
port
cove
inlet
bay
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shoreline
seashore
coast
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pierage
quayage
jettyage
Meaning of Dock
The primary meaning of the word "dock" is a structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a body of water, to which boats may be moored.
Definitions
- A structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a body of water, to which boats may be moored
- A device or platform for loading and unloading cargo or passengers from a ship or boat
- A section of a courtroom where the accused sits or stands during a trial
- To deduct or subtract an amount from something, especially as a penalty
- To cut or trim the tail of an animal, especially a dog
Etymology of Dock
The word "dock" originated from the Middle English word "doc" or "docke", which referred to a bundle of straw or a small boat, and is related to the Old English word "docian", meaning "to dock" or "to cut off"
The sense of a structure for mooring boats developed in the 15th century, and the word has been used in this sense ever since
The word "dock" has also been used in various other senses, including as a term in law and as a verb meaning "to cut or trim"
Example Uses
- The ship sailed into the dock and was moored for the night
- The lawyer objected to the evidence being presented in the dock
- The dog's tail was docked as a puppy to prevent it from getting injured
- The company will dock your pay if you are late to work
- The new dock will provide a safe and convenient place for boats to moor