dock

US /dɑːk/
UK /dɑːk/
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1.

a platform built out from the shore into water and supported by piles; used as a landing place for ships and boats or for loading and unloading cargo

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The ship pulled up to the dock to unload its goods.
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We walked along the dock, enjoying the sea breeze.
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pierwharfjettyquayharbor
2.

the part of a court where the accused sits or stands

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The defendant stood nervously in the dock.
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He was led to the dock to face the judge.
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prisoner's boxdefendant's box
1.

to moor (a ship or boat) at a dock

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The captain carefully docked the ferry.
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We watched as the small boats docked one by one.
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moorberthtie upanchor
2.

to deduct (an amount) from someone's wages

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The company decided to dock his pay for being late.
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They will dock your pay if you don't complete the task on time.
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deductcutreducesubtractwithhold
3.

to cut short (an animal's tail)

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Farmers used to dock the tails of their sheep.
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It is illegal in some places to dock a dog's tail.
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cutshortenamputatecrop