dock

[Dock]

A dock is a structure that's made for bringing boats or ships in to the shore and loading or unloading them of goods or passengers. The small dock behind your lake house might be mainly used for launching your canoe.

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A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

Noun
a short or shortened tail of certain animals

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

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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; "the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late"

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

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a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded

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Noun
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

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

Verb
haul into a dock; "dock the ships"

Verb
remove or shorten the tail of an animal

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come into dock; "the ship docked"

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deduct from someone''s wages

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deprive someone of benefits, as a penalty

n.
A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

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The solid part of an animal's tail, as distinguished from the hair; the stump of a tail; the part of a tail left after clipping or cutting.

n.
A case of leather to cover the clipped or cut tail of a horse.

v. t.
to cut off, as the end of a thing; to curtail; to cut short; to clip; as, to dock the tail of a horse.

v. t.
To cut off a part from; to shorten; to deduct from; to subject to a deduction; as, to dock one's wages.

v. t.
To cut off, bar, or destroy; as, to dock an entail.

n.
An artificial basin or an inclosure in connection with a harbor or river, -- used for the reception of vessels, and provided with gates for keeping in or shutting out the tide.

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The slip or water way extending between two piers or projecting wharves, for the reception of ships; -- sometimes including the piers themselves; as, to be down on the dock.

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The place in court where a criminal or accused person stands.

v. t.
To draw, law, or place (a ship) in a dock, for repairing, cleaning the bottom, etc.

Dock

Dock , n. [AS. docce; of uncertain origin; cf. G. docken-bl'84tter, Gael. dogha burdock, OF. doque; perh. akin to L. daucus, daucum, Gr. , , a kind of parsnip or carrot, used in medicine. Cf. Burdock.] (Bot.) A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination. &hand; Yellow dock is Rumex crispus, with smooth curly leaves and yellow root, which that of other species is used medicinally as an astringent and tonic.

Dock

Dock, n. [Cf. Icel. dockr a short tail, Fries. dok a little bundle or bunch, G. docke bundle, skein, a short and thick column.] 1. The solid part of an animal's tail, as distinguished from the hair; the stump of a tail; the part of a tail left after clipping or cutting. Grew. 2. A case of leather to cover the clipped or cut tail of a horse.

Dock

Dock, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Docked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Docking.] [See Dock a tail. Cf. W. tociaw, and twciaw, to dock, clip.] 1. to cut off, as the end of a thing; to curtail; to cut short; to clip; as, to dock the tail of a horse.

His top was docked like a priest biforn.

2. To cut off a part from; to shorten; to deduct from; to subject to a deduction; as, to dock one's wages. 3. To cut off, bar, or destroy; as, to dock an entail.

Dock

Dock, n. [Akin to D. dok; of uncertain origin; cf. LL. doga ditch, L. doga ditch, L. doga sort of vessel, Gr. receptacle, fr. to receive.] 1. An artificial basin or an inclosure in connection with a harbor or river, -- used for the reception of vessels, and provided with gates for keeping in or shutting out the tide. 2. The slip or water way extending between two piers or projecting wharves, for the reception of ships; -- sometimes including the piers themselves; as, to be down on the dock. 3. The place in court where a criminal or accused person stands. Balance dock, a kind of floating dock which is kept level by pumping water out of, or letting it into, the compartments of side chambers. -- Dry dock, a dock from which the water may be shut or pumped out, especially, one in the form of a chamber having walls and floor, often of masonry and communicating with deep water, but having appliances for excluding it; -- used in constructing or repairing ships. The name includes structures used for the examination, repairing, or building of vessels, as graving docks, floating docks, hydraulic docks, etc. -- Floating dock, a dock which is made to become buoyant, and, by floating, to lift a vessel out of water. -- Graving dock, a dock for holding a ship for graving or cleaning the bottom, etc. -- Hydraulic dock, a dock in which a vessel is raised clear of the water by hydraulic presses. -- Naval dock, a dock connected with which are naval stores, materials, and all conveniences for the construction and repair of ships. -- Sectional dock, a form of floating dock made in separate sections or caissons. -- Slip dock, a dock having a sloping floor that extends from deep water to above high-water mark, and upon which is a railway on which runs a cradle carrying the ship. -- Wet dock, a dock where the water is shut in, and kept at a given level, to facilitate the loading and unloading of ships; -- also sometimes used as a place of safety; a basin.

Dock

Dock , v. t. To draw, law, or place (a ship) in a dock, for repairing, cleaning the bottom, etc.

A genus of plants (Rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.

The solid part of an animal's tail, as distinguished from the hair; the stump of a tail; the part of a tail left after clipping or cutting.

to cut off, as the end of a thing; to curtail; to cut short; to clip; as, to dock the tail of a horse.

An artificial basin or an inclosure in connection with a harbor or river, -- used for the reception of vessels, and provided with gates for keeping in or shutting out the tide.

To draw, law, or place (a ship) in a dock, for repairing, cleaning the bottom, etc.

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Usage Examples

I never had the high-paying job or the company car. It took me over a decade to pay off my student loans. I never had to worry about where to dock my yacht to reduce my taxes.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

A time will come when a politician who has willfully made war and promoted international dissension will be as sure of the dock and much surer of the noose than a private homicide. It is not reasonable that those who gamble with men's lives should not stake their own.