docked

word · lemma: dock

Definition

Docked means a ship or vehicle has been connected to a dock or station, or that an amount has been subtracted from something, often pay.

Usage & Nuances

'Docked' is usually used for ships, spacecraft, or devices connecting to a station ('The ship docked at the port', 'The capsules docked in space'). It also means deducting pay ('wages docked'). Not to be confused with 'dogged' or 'ducked.'

Example Sentences

The ship has docked at the harbor.

basic

My pay was docked because I was late.

basic

The two spaceships docked in orbit.

basic

Once the boat docked, everyone hurried to get off.

natural

Our bonuses were docked after missing the deadline.

natural

The modules automatically docked when they got close enough.

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