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dock1 noun 1 a harbour where ships are loaded, unloaded, and repaired. 2 (docks) the area surrounding this. verb (docked, docking) tr & intr 1 to bring or come into a dock. 2 said of space vehicles: to link up in space. in dock 1 being repaired. 2 colloq said of a person: in hospital.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Dutch docke.
dock2 verb (docked, docking) 1 to cut off all or part of (an animal's tail). 2 to make deductions from (especially someone's pay). 3 to deduct (an amount).
ETYMOLOGY: 14c as dok.
dock3 noun a weed with large broad leaves and a deep root.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon docce.
dock4 noun the enclosure in a court of law where the accused sits or stands. in the dock 1 on trial in court. 2 facing criticism.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Flemish dok cage or sty.
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