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Dock

Definition

A structure built over water where boats or ships can be tied up, loaded, or unloaded; a place where a boat or ship is kept in a harbor or lake. (verb) To bring a boat or ship to such a structure and secure it; to come to rest and be tied up there.

Example Sentences

1The ferry docked at the island's main harbor, and we disembarked to explore the local markets.
2Can you help me find the dock where I can rent a boat for the day?
3The company is building a new dock to increase its shipping capacity and reduce waiting times.
4Please be careful when walking along the dock, as the surface can be slippery when wet.
5The fisherman moored his boat at the dock and began to unload the day's catch.

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