Synonyms for

Docking

Verb / ˈdɑ:kɪŋ / Another word for docking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of maneuvering a spacecraft or boat into a dock or a berth.

Synonyms & similar words

dockage bob tyingup dock tail moorage undock berthing mooring anchoring fastening securing tying attaching connecting linking coupling joining fixing lodging settling parking harboring storing holding stabling

Synonyms by register

Formal

berthing mooring mooring up securing

Informal

parking tying up pulling in

Literary

anchoring coming to rest

Antonyms

launching departing unmooring setting sail casting off

Common collocations

  • space station docking
  • ship docking
  • docking procedure
  • docking bay
  • docking port
  • docking maneuver
  • docking clamps
  • docking mechanism

Word family

noun dock
verb dock
adjective docked

Usage note

Primarily used in maritime and aerospace contexts. Refers to the process of bringing a vessel or spacecraft into a dock or to a station for repair, loading, or connection.

Example sentences

  1. The spaceship will be docking at the space station tomorrow.
  2. The sailor expertly docked the sailboat at the marina.
  3. We watched the cruise ship dock at the pier.
  4. The captain had to dock the ship in the middle of a storm.
  5. The tugboat helped guide the cargo ship into dock.

Quotes

  • The successful docking of Apollo 11 was a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance.
  • Docking a boat takes skill and patience, but it's worth it to enjoy a day on the water.
  • The space shuttle Atlantis completed its final docking mission in 2011.

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