dock dock /ˈdɑːk/

noun

1. () (law) an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial  ( dock )
   (law) an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
   
2. A short or shortened tail of certain animals  ( bob , bobtail , dock )
   a short or shortened tail of certain animals
   
   
3. The solid bony part of the tail of an animal as distinguished from the hair  ( dock )
   the solid bony part of the tail of an animal as distinguished from the hair
   
4. Landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out  ( dock , dockage , docking facility )
   landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out
    The ship arrived at the dock more than a day late
   the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late
   
   
5. A platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded  ( dock , loading dock )
   a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded
   
   
6. A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats  ( dock , wharfage , pier , wharf )
   a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
    The passengers were excited to disembark at the dock and explore the city
   The passengers were excited to disembark at the dock and explore the city
   
   
7. Any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine  ( dock , sorrel , sour grass )
   any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine
    Sorrel has a lemony flavor and can be used in salads, soups, or sauces
   Sorrel has a lemony flavor and can be used in salads, soups, or sauces
   
   

verb

1. () Come into dock  ( dock )
   come into dock
    The ship docked
   the ship docked
   
2. Maneuver into a dock  ( dock )
   maneuver into a dock
    Dock the ships
   dock the ships
   
3. Remove or shorten the tail of an animal  ( bob , dock , tail )
   remove or shorten the tail of an animal
   
4. Deduct from someone's wages  ( dock )
   deduct from someone's wages
   
5. Deprive someone of benefits, as a penalty  ( dock )
   deprive someone of benefits, as a penalty