A dock is a platform at the water's edge. Boats stop there to let people get on or off. It is a place for ships and boats.
The ship is near the dock now.
We walked along the dock by the sea.
This meaning means the water part near a dock. Ships stay in this water next to the dock. It is like a small safe place for boats.
The boat is in the dock now.
Fish swim near the dock water.
To dock means to stop a ship at a dock. The ship stays there to load or unload things or people.
They dock the boat at noon.
The ship docked near the city port.
When you dock money, you take some away, usually for punishment. For example, if you are late to work, your pay may be docked.
They docked his pay for being late.
The company docked her salary today.
Docking means cutting off part of an animal’s tail or ears. This is done by some farmers or vets for health or tradition.
They dock puppies’ tails for health reasons.
Farmers dock cows' tails sometimes.
The dock in court is where the person accused of a crime stands during a trial. It is a special area for the defendant.
The accused stood in the dock quietly.
He waited in the dock for the judge.
To dock means to join two things together, often technology gadgets. For example, a phone can dock to a charger or computer.
Please dock your phone to the computer.
The laptop docked with the device quickly.
