n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English dokke, probably from Middle Dutch docke
Date: 15th century
1 : a usually artificial basin or enclosure for the reception of ships that is equipped with means for controlling the water height
2 : 2 SLIP 1B
3 a : a place (as a wharf or platform) for the loading or unloading of materials b : a usually wooden pier used as a landing place or moorage for boats