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Docking
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Docking
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1.
the act of mooring (a vessel) at a dock or (of a vessel) being moored at a dock
the docking of the cruise liner
2.
(in molecular biology) a method which predicts the preferred orientation of one molecule to a second when bound to each other to form a stable complex
automated docking of ligands (small molecules like a candidate drug) to their macromolecular
targets
3.
(of two spacecraft) the act of linking together in space
noun
the removal of the tail or part of the tail of an animal by cutting through the bone
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Docking
see synonyms of dockingn.
1.
a. A platform extending from a shore over water, used to secure, protect, and provide access to a boat or ship; a pier.
b. docks An area along a commercial waterfront having docks or piers.
c. The area of water between two piers or alongside a pier that receives a vessel for loading, unloading, or repairs: The boat moved slowly into the dock.
2. A floating platform attached to a mooring and used as a rest or play area when swimming.
3. A platform or door at which trucks or trains load or unload cargo.
v. docked, dock·ing, docks
v.tr.
1. To maneuver (a vessel or vehicle) into or next to a dock.
2. To couple (two or more spacecraft, for example) in space.
v.intr.
To move or come into or next to a dock.
n.
1. The solid or fleshy part of an animal's tail.
2. The tail of an animal after it has been bobbed or clipped.
tr.v. docked, dock·ing, docks
1. To clip short or cut off (an animal's tail, for example).
2. To deprive of a benefit or a part of one's wages, especially as a punishment: The company docks its employees for unauthorized absences.
3. To withhold or deduct a part from (one's salary or wages).
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