dock
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Definition of dock
(Entry 1 of 6)
1 : any of a genus (Rumex) of coarse weedy plants of the buckwheat family having long taproots and sometimes used as potherbs
2 : any of several usually broad-leaved weedy plants (as of the genus Silphium)
dock
noun (2)Definition of dock (Entry 2 of 6)
1 : the solid part of an animal's tail as distinguished from the hair
2 : the part of an animal's tail left after it has been shortened
dock
verb (1)Definition of dock (Entry 3 of 6)
1a : to cut off the end of a body part of specifically : to remove part of the tail of
b : to cut (part of an animal, such as the ears or a tail) short
2a : to take away a part of : abridge
b : to subject to a deduction dock someone's wages
c : to penalize by depriving of a benefit ordinarily due especially : to fine by a deduction of wages docked him for tardiness
dock
noun (3)Definition of dock (Entry 4 of 6)
1 : a usually artificial basin or enclosure for the reception of ships that is equipped with means for controlling the water height
3a : a place (such as a wharf or platform) for the loading or unloading of materials
b : a usually wooden pier used as a landing place or moorage for boats
dock
verb (2)Definition of dock (Entry 5 of 6)
1 : to haul or guide into or alongside a dock
2 : to join (two spacecraft) mechanically while in space
dock
noun (4)Definition of dock (Entry 6 of 6)
: the place in a criminal court where a prisoner stands or sits during trial
: on trial
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Kids Definition of dock
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to cut off the end of dock a horse's tail
2 : to take away a part of His pay was docked.
dock
nounKids Definition of dock (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : an artificial basin for ships that has gates to keep the water in or out
2 : a waterway usually between two piers to receive ships
3 : a wharf or platform for loading or unloading materials
dock
verbKids Definition of dock (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : to haul or guide into a dock
2 : to come or go into a dock
3 : to join (as two spacecraft) mechanically while in space
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Medical Definition of dock
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any plant of the genus Rumex
dock
intransitive verbMedical Definition of dock (Entry 2 of 2)
: to combine with a molecular receptor the AIDS virus docked at the T cell receptor
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