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Definition dock in American English

dock verb

verb
/dɑk/
1

if a ship docks, it arrives at a dock

Synonyms and related words
capsize cast off come about
2

if a spacecraft docks, it joins to another spacecraft while they are still in space

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aerospace Apollo astronaut
3

to take money out of someone's salary, especially as a punishment

Example

They dock your wages if you're late more than twice.

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punish discipline penalize
4

to cut an animal's tail very short

Synonyms and related words
the ASPCA castrate dock
5

to return a rented cycle or scooter in between periods of use

Example

Customers can still dock cycles to end their journey but will be unable to hire.

Definition dock in American English