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dock noun [C] (STRUCTURE) Add to word list. a structure built out over water in a port along which ships can land to load and unload, or the enclosed area of water between two such structures. A dock is also a flat, raised area attached to a building and used for loading and unloading trucks.
1. a. : a place (such as a wharf or platform) for the loading or unloading of materials. b. : a usually wooden pier used as a landing place or moorage for boats. 2. or docking station : a device in which a smartphone, digital camera, etc., is placed for charging, accessing a power supply, or connecting to another electronic device. 3.
noun. a landing pier. the space or waterway between two piers or wharves, as for receiving a ship while in port. such a waterway, enclosed or open, together with the surrounding piers, wharves, etc. dry dock. a platform for loading and unloading trucks, railway freight cars, etc. an airplane hangar or repair shed.
A dock is a small structure at the edge of water where boats can tie up, especially one that is privately owned. [US] He had a house there and a dock and a little aluminum boat.
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.
Define dock. dock synonyms, dock pronunciation, dock translation, English dictionary definition of dock. n. 1. a. A platform extending from a shore over water, used to secure, protect, and provide access to a boat or ship; a pier. b. docks An area along a...
Add to word list. a structure built out over water in a port along which ships can land to load and unload, or the enclosed area of water between two such structures. A dock is also a flat, raised area attached to a building and used for loading and unloading trucks.
Definition of dock noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to bring (a ship or boat) into a dock; lay up in a dock. to place in dry dock, as for repairs, cleaning, or painting. to join (a space vehicle) with another or with a space station in outer space.
The area of water between two landing piers. A floating platform attached to a mooring and used as a rest or play area when swimming. A platform or door at which trucks or trains load or unload cargo. To bring or pilot (a ship) to or into a dock and moor it. To come to or into a dock and moor.
