floating dock

noun

: a dock that floats on the water and can be partly submerged to permit entry of a ship and raised to keep the ship high and dry

called also floating drydock

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The project will also feature a riverside Kansas City, Kansas, park with eventual plans for trails and floating docks for kayaking and canoeing. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 An additional guesthouse, a helipad, a floating dock, and acres of surrounding land round out the impressive compound, which boasts 2,000 feet of Oyster Bay Harbor water frontage. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025 Listen to this article The Port of San Diego has reopened the west side of the Shelter Island boat launch ramp after completing repairs to the west-side floating dock. Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 For a relaxed paddle in town, head to the lakes at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, which has a boat ramp and floating docks. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floating dock

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of floating dock was in 1776

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“Floating dock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floating%20dock. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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