dock

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Noun

dockSingular
docksPlural
1

A structure extending into water where ships or boats can be moored to load and unload cargo or passengers.

The ship arrived at the dock to unload its cargo.

2

An enclosed area of water in a port for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships.

The ship entered the dock for repairs.

3

The area in a criminal court where the accused stands or sits during trial.

The defendant stood in the dock during the trial.

Verb

dockInfinitive
dockPresent tense
dockedPast tense
dockedPast participle
dockingPresent participle
docksThird-person singular
1

To bring a ship or boat into a dock or to moor at a wharf.

The captain docked the ship at the harbor.

2

To join or link two spacecraft together in space.

The spacecraft will dock with the space station tomorrow.

3

To deduct money from someone's wages or salary.

They docked his pay for being late.

4

To cut short or remove part of something, especially an animal's tail.

The farmer docked the lamb's tail shortly after birth.

Antonym

Noun

dockSingular
docksPlural
1

A coarse weedy plant with broad leaves, often found in waste ground.

Docks are common weeds that grow in fields and gardens.