Synonyms for

Dock

Verb / dɑ:k / Another word for dock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a platform built on the shore or out from the shore beside which ships can load or unload

Synonyms & similar words

dockage sorrel wharfage bobtail tail bob wharf dockingfacility loadingdock undock pier sourgrass wharf pier jetty landing quay marina harbor berth mooring port slip ferry anchorage

Synonyms by register

Formal

berth moor quay wharf

Informal

pier slip jetty

Literary

haven anchorage

Antonyms

launch unmoor release free depart set sail

Common collocations

  • dock a boat
  • dock workers
  • dry dock
  • ship's dock
  • dock the ship
  • dock the plane
  • dock the horses

Word family

noun dock
verb dock

Usage note

The verb 'dock' can refer to bringing a ship into a dock, or to reducing a salary or wages. The noun 'dock' most commonly refers to a structure where ships are loaded or repaired.

Example sentences

  1. The boat is tied up at the dock.
  2. We went fishing off the dock.
  3. The ship arrived at the dock.
  4. The dock was very busy with lots of boats.
  5. The dock was built of wood.

Quotes

  • A boat dock is a great place to relax and watch the boats.
  • The dock was the busiest place in the harbor.
  • The dock was the heart of the fishing village.

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