DOCK


Meaning of DOCK in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Date: 14th century

1 a : to cut off the end of a body part of specifically : to remove part of the tail of b : to cut (as ears or a tail) short

2 a : to take away a part of : ABRIDGE b : to subject (as wages) to a deduction c : to penalize by depriving of a benefit ordinarily due especially : to fine by a deduction of wages < dock ed him for tardiness>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.