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Definition dock in British English

dock noun

noun
/dɒk/
1

an enclosed area of water in a port, where ships stay while goods are taken on or off, passengers get on or off, or repairs are done

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1.1

the area in a port where the docks are

Example

Liverpool docks

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2

the part of a court of law where the person who is accused of a crime stands or sits

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3

a wild plant with large leaves

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Definition dock in British English