dock
🇺🇸
/dɑːk/
🇬🇧
/dɒk/
noun
R
A place in a port where ships are fixed or where things are loaded and unloaded.
The ship was in the dock for repairs.
R
A group of docks and the buildings around them used for fixing ships and storing goods.
The old dock area will become new homes.
R
A wall or platform by water where boats can be tied and people can get on and off.
We waited at the dock for the boat.
R
A raised area for loading trucks or trains.
The boxes were moved to the loading dock.
R
The place in a court where the person accused of a crime stands.
He stood in the dock during the trial.
R
A wild plant with big leaves that can help with nettle stings.
She used a dock leaf to soothe the sting.
R
A device that connects a laptop or phone to power or other devices.
I put my phone on the dock to charge.
verb
R
When a ship arrives and stays at a harbor, or to bring a ship there.
The ferry will dock at noon.
R
When two spacecraft join together in space, or to join them.
The spaceship will dock with the station tomorrow.
R
To take money from someone's pay.
My boss docked my pay for being late.
R
To connect a computer to a docking station.
I dock my laptop to use the big screen.
R
To cut an animal's tail short.
The puppy's tail was docked when it was young.
translation
A place in a port where ships are fixed or where things are loaded and unloaded.; A group of docks and the buildings around them used for fixing ships and storing goods.; A wall or platform by water where boats can be tied and people can get on and off.; A raised area for loading trucks or trains.; The place in a court where the person accused of a crime stands.; A wild plant with big leaves that can help with nettle stings.; A device that connects a laptop or phone to power or other devices.
When a ship arrives and stays at a harbor, or to bring a ship there.; When two spacecraft join together in space, or to join them.; To take money from someone's pay.; To connect a computer to a docking station.; To cut an animal's tail short.
Word Forms
Plural
docks
Progressive
docking
Past
docked
Perfect
docked
3rd Present
docks