dock Synonyms
Another word for dock
• noun (Context 1)
A structure built along or extending out from the shore into a body of water, used for mooring ships or boats.
"The fishermen tied their boat to the wooden pier after a long morning at sea."
• verb (Context 2)
To bring a ship, boat, or spacecraft into a designated area or join it securely with another vessel.
"The commander skillfully managed to moor the spacecraft with the international space station."
• verb (Context 3)
To deduct a portion from a person's wages, allowance, or score as a penalty.
"The manager threatened to deduct their pay if they continued to arrive late to their shifts."
• noun (Context 4)
An enclosed space or seating area in a criminal court where a defendant stands or sits during a trial.
"The accused was led into the stand to hear the charges read against him."
• verb (Context 5)
To cut short the tail of an animal, or to clip an object closely.
"It was once common practice to crop the tails of certain dog breeds for working purposes."
• noun (Context 6)
A coarse weed of the genus Rumex, natively found in temperate regions, typically having large leaves and tiny green or red flowers.
"The gardener spent the afternoon pulling sorrel and dandelions from the garden beds."
Opposites of dock
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of dock varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: