dock

B2
Pronunciation
/dɒk/
/dɑk/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially common dock, and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.

2 Definition

A burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.

3 Definition

The fleshy root of an animal's tail.

4 Definition

The part of the tail which remains after the tail has been docked.

5 Definition

The buttocks or anus.

6 Definition

A leather case to cover the clipped or cut tail of a horse.

7 Definition

A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port.

8 Definition

A structure attached to shore for loading and unloading vessels.

9 Definition

The body of water between two piers.

10 Definition

The place of arrival and departure of a train in a railway station.

11 Definition

A section of a hotel or restaurant.

Example Sentences
  • coffee dock
12 Definition

A device designed as a base for holding a connected portable appliance such as a laptop computer (in this case, referred to as a docking station), or a mobile telephone, for providing the necessary electrical charge for its autonomy, or as a hardware extension for additional capabilities.

13 Definition

A toolbar that provides the user with a way of launching applications, and switching between running applications.

14 Definition

An act of docking; joining two things together.

15 Definition

Part of a courtroom where the accused sits.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cut off a section of an animal's tail, to practise a caudectomy.

2 Definition

To reduce (wages); to deduct from.

3 Definition

To cut off, bar, or destroy.

Example Sentences
  • to dock an entail
4 Definition

To land at a harbour.

5 Definition

To join two moving items.

6 Definition

To drag a user interface element (such as a toolbar) to a position on screen where it snaps into place.

7 Definition

To place (an electronic device) in its dock.

Example Sentences
  • I docked the laptop and allowed it to recharge for an hour.
8 Definition

To pierce with holes, as pricking pastry or dough with a fork to prevent excessive rising in the oven.