dock

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

1a :  to cut off the end of a body part of; specifically :  to remove part of the tail ofb :  to cut (part of an animal, such as the ears or a tail) short

2a :  to take away a part of :  abridgeb :  to subject to a deduction dock someone's wagesc :  to penalize by depriving of a benefit ordinarily due; especially :  to fine by a deduction of wages docked him for tardiness

1 :  a usually artificial basin or enclosure for the reception of ships that is equipped with means for controlling the water height

2 :  ²slip 1b

3a :  a place (such as a wharf or platform) for the loading or unloading of materialsb :  a usually wooden pier used as a landing place or moorage for boats

1 :  to haul or guide into or alongside a dock

2 :  to join (two spacecraft) mechanically while in space

1 :  to come into or alongside a dock

2 :  to become docked

:  the place in a criminal court where a prisoner stands or sits during trial

1 :  to cut off the end of dock a horse's tail

2 :  to take away a part of His pay was docked.

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

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

:  any plant of the genus Rumex

:  to combine with a molecular receptor the AIDS virus docked at the T cell receptor

:  the place in a criminal court where a prisoner stands or sits during trial — compare bar, bench, jury box, sidebar, stand