(1) The area of water between two piers or alongside a pier that receives a ship for loading, unloading, or repairs. (2) A pier; a wharf. (3) Often docks: A group of piers on a commercial waterfront that serve as a general landing area for ships or boats.
DOCK
Meaning of DOCK in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012