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Dockingstation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dock noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.

Senses

Dockingstation is used for these senses in English:

  • dock (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.
  • docking station (computing) A piece of hardware into which a laptop computer can be plugged for use as a desktop computer, peripherals such as the monitor being connected directly to the docking station.

dock — full definition

  1. noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
  2. verb To bring a ship into a dock, or for a spacecraft to connect to another craft or station.
  3. verb To deduct an amount from someone's pay or score as a penalty.
  4. noun The enclosed area in a courtroom where the accused sits during a trial.
  5. noun A weedy plant with broad leaves, traditionally rubbed on nettle stings.

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