CEFR A2

dock

noun, verb

Meaning

A structure built along or projecting into a body of water, where ships may tie up to load or unload cargo or passengers.

Examples

The fishing boats were all moored at the dock.
We watched the ferry pull into the dock.

Synonyms: pier, harbor, quay, wharf

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dock (A2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /dɒk/

Definition

A structure built along or projecting into a body of water, where ships may tie up to load or unload cargo or passengers.

Examples

The fishing boats were all moored at the dock.
We watched the ferry pull into the dock.
The new marina has berths for over 200 boats at the dock.

How to Use dock

at the dock (prepositional phrase): Located at the dock. — "The ship is waiting at the dock."
dock a ship (collocation): To bring a ship into a dock. — "The pilot helped to dock the ship safely."
dock pay (collocation): To reduce someone's wages as a penalty. — "The employer may dock your pay for unauthorized absences."

Synonyms of dock

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