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Meaning of docked
The primary meaning of the word "docked" is to secure or moor a ship, or to reduce or cut something, such as a tail or a wage.
Etymology of docked
The word "docked" originates from the Old English word "docian", which means "to dock or moor a ship"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of mooring a ship in a dock or harbor
Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including the reduction or cutting of something, and the connection or linking of devices
Synonyms
berthed
moored
anchored
tied
secured
fastened
attached
joined
connected
linked
united
coupled
married
merged
combined
integrated
unified
harbored
sheltered
protected
defended
guarded
moored
anchored
berthed
harbored
sheltered
protected
defended
secured
fastened
attached
joined
connected
linked
united
coupled
married
merged
combined
integrated
unified
lodged
accommodated
housed
sheltered
shielded
screened
blocked
obstructed
impeded
hindered
delayed
stopped
halted
arrested
stayed
detained
confined
restrained
restricted
limited
Definitions
- The word "docked" has multiple definitions, including:
- * To moor or secure a ship in a dock or harbor
- * To reduce or cut something, such as a tail or a wage
- * To deprive someone of something, such as a privilege or a reward
- * To connect or link something, such as a computer or a device
Usage Examples
- The ship was docked in the harbor for repairs
- The dog's tail was docked to prevent injury
- The employee's wages were docked for tardiness
- The computer was docked to the network to transfer files
Antonyms
undocked
unmoored
unsecured
unfastened
detached
disconnected
unlinked
separated
divided
isolated
freed
released
unleashed
untied
unattached
unjoined
unconnected
unlinked
disconnected
isolated
alone
solitary
detached
loose
unfastened
unsecured
unprotected
vulnerable
exposed
uncovered
unshielded
unscreened
unblocked
unobstructed
unimpeded
unhindered
un-delayed
un-stopped
un-halted
un-arrested
un-stayed
un-detained
un-confined
un-restrained
un-restricted
un-limited