docking 1 of 2

present participle of dock

docking

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of dock
as in landing
to stop at or near a place along the shore the cruise ship docked at the first port of call early the next morning

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Practical Tips For Visby Cruise Visitors Most ships docking in Visby stay for six to ten hours, which is plenty of time to experience the highlights. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 As this summer comes to a close, the Piers Park Sailing Center is one of nearly 250 summer programs docking a record-breaking number of Boston kids back at their schools with new skills and experiences. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025

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“Docking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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