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docks
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Docks (noun) means plural of "dock" — structures where ships load, unload, or are repaired, often with surrounding warehouses. Example: “Container ships lined up at the docks waiting to unload.”
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Plural of "dock" — structures where ships load, unload, or are repaired, often with surrounding warehouses.
"Container ships lined up at the docks waiting to unload."
"The old docks have been converted into apartments and restaurants."
How to use docks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe area of a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or moored, including the buildings around it.
Common pairings
work the docks
down at the docks
shipping docks
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What does “docks” mean?
The word “docks” means plural of "dock" — structures where ships load, unload, or are repaired, often with surrounding warehouses. In plain terms, the area of a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or moored, including the buildings around it.
How do you pronounce “docks”?
“Docks” is pronounced doks (/dɒks/ in IPA).
How do you use “docks” in a sentence?
Here is “docks” used in a sentence: “Container ships lined up at the docks waiting to unload.”
What part of speech is “docks”?
“Docks” is a noun.
Is “docks” a common word?
“Docks” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "docks" and "ports"?
A dock is a specific structure where ships load, unload, or are repaired, while a port is the broader area or town that contains docks along with other maritime facilities. "Docks" (plural) often refers to a whole waterfront district made up of multiple such structures.
What is the difference between "docks" and "piers"?
Docks are structures, often enclosed areas, where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired, whereas a pier is typically a platform extending out over the water that vessels can tie up alongside. The terms overlap in casual use but describe slightly different waterfront features.
Can "docks" refer to a whole area rather than a single structure?
Yes. "The docks" is often used to describe an entire waterfront district of warehouses and loading structures, not just one individual dock.
