What does DOCKS mean?

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Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: A structure built along a shore or a bank to provide a place for boats to dock.
Verb: To bring a boat or a ship into a dock or to tie it up at a dock.

Pronunciations

US: /dɑks/
UK: /dɒks/

Origin and Usage

The word "docks" originated from the Middle Dutch word "docke," which means "enclosed area of water." The noun form of the word refers to a structure built along a shore or a bank to provide a place for boats to dock. The verb form of the word refers to the act of bringing a boat or a ship into a dock or to tie it up at a dock. The word is commonly used in the maritime industry and is also used in everyday language to refer to a place where boats or ships can be moored.

Synonyms

Harbor, quay, pier, wharf, jetty, marina

Related Words

Wharf, pier, jetty, quay, moors

Example Sentences

• The cargo ship pulled into the dock to unload its containers.
• She walked along the dock, admiring the boats moored there.
• The fishing boat was docked at the pier for repairs.
• He helped his father dock the sailboat after a day of racing.