Synonyms for

Docks

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

Definition

A dock is a structure built along the shore of a body of water where ships can load and unload cargo or passengers.

Synonyms & similar words

pier sorrel dockage dockingfacility loadingdock wharf bob dock sourgrass tail wharfage undock bobtail wharf pier jetty quay landing marina harbor berth mooring anchorage port slip moorage dockyard boatyard shipyard waterfront

Synonyms by register

Formal

wharf quay pier landing

Informal

slip berth mooring

Literary

haven haven harbor

Antonyms

unmoor launch set sail depart leave port

Common collocations

  • dock a ship
  • dock workers
  • in the dock
  • dry dock
  • shipyard dock
  • private dock
  • public dock
  • dockside

Word family

noun dock
verb dock

Usage note

The word 'dock' can refer to the structure itself or the act of bringing a ship into that structure. It is commonly used in maritime contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The boat was tied up at the dock.
  2. The dock was busy with ships coming and going.
  3. The workers loaded the cargo onto the dock.
  4. The fisherman cleaned his catch at the dock.
  5. The dock is where the ferry departs from.

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