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Definition of dockmaster

dockmaster

/ˈdɑːkˌmæstɚ/
dock · mas · ter
Plural:dockmasters
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• noun

1

An official or manager in charge of a dock, marina, or pier, responsible for assigning berths, overseeing vessel mooring, and managing daily dockside operations.

Example

"Before bringing the sailboat into the marina, the captain radioed the dockmaster to request an overnight slip."

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• Rhymes for dockmaster

• Nearby Words

dockhand
dockland
docklands
dockmaster
dockside
dockworker
dockyard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dockmaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dockmaster
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