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dock in French

dock in French is parelle, patience, darse — dock means a structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.

dock in French

parelle
noun
Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially bitter dock (Rumex obtusifolius), and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.
patience
noun
Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially bitter dock (Rumex obtusifolius), and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.
darse
noun
(US, nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading.
dock
noun
(US, nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading.
banc des accusés
noun
(law) Part of a courtroom where the accused sits.
bardane
noun
A burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.
darse
noun
(UK, nautical) The body of water next to and around a pier.
socle
noun
(electronics) A device designed as a base for holding a connected portable appliance for providing the necessary electrical charge for its autonomy, or as a hardware extension for additional capabilities.

What does "dock" mean?

  1. noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
    "The fishing boats unloaded their catch at the dock every morning."
  2. verb To bring a ship into a dock, or for a spacecraft to connect to another craft or station.
    "The ferry docks here twice a day."
  3. verb To deduct an amount from someone's pay or score as a penalty.
    "They docked his wages for showing up late all week."
  4. noun The enclosed area in a courtroom where the accused sits during a trial.
    "The defendant stood quietly in the dock as the verdict was read."

dock in a sentence

  • The fishing boats unloaded their catch at the dock every morning.
  • The ferry docks here twice a day.
  • The capsule successfully docked with the space station.
  • They docked his wages for showing up late all week.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dock" in French?

"dock" in French is parelle, patience, darse. dock means: A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.

How do you use "dock" in a sentence?

Example: "The fishing boats unloaded their catch at the dock every morning." In French, "dock" is parelle, patience, darse.

Are there other ways to say "dock" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "dock": parelle, patience, darse, dock, banc des accusés, bardane.

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