Docks Synonyms

A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. jetties
  2. wharfs
  3. locks
  4. piers
To bring a boat into a dock
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. berths
  2. withholds
  3. slips
  4. shortens
  5. lessens
  6. curtails
  7. moors
  8. anchors
  9. couples
  10. clips
To diminish
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. deducts
  2. withholds
  3. lessens
Remove or shorten the tail of an animal
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bobs
  2. shortens
  3. crops
  4. tails
A short or shortened tail of certain animals
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bob

Words Related to Docks

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Docks Sentence Examples

  • Where, however, there are a number of cranes all belonging to the same installation, and these are placed so as to be conveniently worked from a central power station, and where the work is rapid, heavy and continuous, as is the case at large ports, docks and railway or other warehouses, experience has shown that it is best to produce the power in a generating station and distribute it to the cranes.

  • The harbour, in which ships of all nations may be seen, as well as great numbers of the picturesque sailing craft engaged in the coasting trade, is somewhat difficult of access to larger vessels, but has been improved by the construction of new breakwaters and dry docks.

  • It is the home of great numbers of the working classes of Sydney and some of the largest factories and most important docks are situated here.

  • Cleveland is the largest ore market in the world, and its huge ore docks are among its most interesting features; the annual receipts and shipments of coal and iron ore are enormous.

  • In 1864 the Bute trustees unsuccessfully sought powers for constructing three additional docks to cost two millions sterling, but under the more limited powers granted in 1866, the Roath basin (12 acres) was opened in 1874, and (under a substituted act of 1882) the Roath dock (33 acres) was opened in 1887.

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