dock

Definition

Examples

Workers unloaded the shipment at the loading dock this morning.

Word Family

Synonyms

• wharfa platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
• piera platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

Collocations

• Easy boat at the dock
  to boat at the dock, meaning to ride in a boat on water
• Medium loading dock behind the warehouse
  to loading dock behind the warehouse, meaning to fill or place a load on
• Hard dry dock for ship maintenance
  to dry dock for ship maintenance, meaning to remove the moisture from and make dry
• Very Hard stand in the prisoner dock awaiting verdict
  to endure, maintain position, or remain upright regarding in the prisoner dock awaiting verdict