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dock

 

[ dɑːk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

at the harbor

A structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a body of water, to which boats may be moored.

Synonyms

pier, quay, wharf

Examples of usage

  • Many boats were docked at the harbor.
  • The fishermen returned to the dock with their catch.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

An area on a screen or within a window in which icons can be moved or arranged.

Synonyms

launcher, taskbar

Examples of usage

  • You can customize the icons on your desktop by dragging them around the dock.
  • The dock at the bottom of the screen provides quick access to frequently used applications.
Context #3 | Verb

nautical

To bring (a ship or boat) into a dock for repairs or loading.

Synonyms

berth, moor

Examples of usage

  • The captain docked the ship carefully in the crowded harbor.
  • We need to dock the boat for maintenance before the next voyage.

Translations

Translations of the word "dock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cais

🇮🇳 गोदी (godi)

🇩🇪 Dock

🇮🇩 dermaga

🇺🇦 причал

🇵🇱 dok

🇯🇵 ドック (dokku)

🇫🇷 quai

🇪🇸 muelle

🇹🇷 iskele

🇰🇷 부두 (budu)

🇸🇦 رصيف الميناء (raseef almina')

🇨🇿 přístav

🇸🇰 prístav

🇨🇳 码头 (mǎtóu)

🇸🇮 pristanišče

🇮🇸 bryggja

🇰🇿 айлақ

🇬🇪 ნავსადგური (navsadguri)

🇦🇿 liman

🇲🇽 muelle

Etymology

The word 'dock' originated from Middle Dutch 'docke' or Middle Low German 'docke', which referred to the surface of a body of water. Over time, it came to specifically mean a structure for mooring boats. The computing sense of 'dock' emerged in the late 20th century with the development of graphical user interfaces. Today, 'dock' continues to be used both in nautical and technological contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,653 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.