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."

Synonyms of docked

Words with a similar meaning to docked:

• landed
• moored
• berthed

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