Synonyms for
Docked
Definition
Docked means to tie up a boat or ship at a dock.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- docked the boat
- docked the ship
- docked the spacecraft
- docked at the pier
- docked the aircraft
- docked the yacht
- docked the vessel
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Usage note
Primarily used for watercraft, but can also refer to spacecraft or aircraft. Ensure context clarifies the type of vehicle being docked.
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Example sentences
- We docked our boat at the harbor.
- The ship was docked at the pier.
- The captain carefully docked the boat.
- They had to dock the boat quickly to avoid the storm.
- We decided to dock the boat and have lunch at the marina.
Quotes
I was born into a family of dockworkers, and dockworkers, by definition, are always in the dock.
A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things.
I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give.