Dockage (Noun)
Meaning 1
A fee charged for a vessel to use a dock.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 2
The act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The dockworkers began preparing for dockage as the cargo ship approached the harbor.
- Dockage fees for the marina were based on the size and type of boat.
- Captains of the vessel had to ensure proper dockage procedures to prevent accidents.
- Marina staff specialize in dockage and launching services for boats of all sizes.
- Improper dockage can result in damage to the boat and injury to crew members.
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Meaning 3
Landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out; "the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.