docked
verb
Pronunciation: /dɒkt/
Definition
Arrived at a pier or wharf to secure a vessel for loading, unloading, or storage.
Examples
The ferry docked precisely on schedule despite the heavy fog.
We watched as the cruise ship docked at the busy terminal.
The captain maneuvered carefully before the boat was safely docked.
How to Use docked
- dock at (prepositional phrase)
- to arrive and secure a vessel at a specific location — "The ship docked at the main pier early this morning."
- dock pay (collocation)
- to reduce someone's earnings as a punishment — "They docked my pay because I forgot to submit my timesheet."
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