Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes: The process of bringing a ship or boat to a dock and fastening it in place using ropes or lines.

Usage

• The word "docking" specifically refers to the action and process of mooring a vessel. It is commonly used in maritime contexts, such as for ships, boats, or ferries arriving at a port, pier, or dock.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The docking of the cruise ship was delayed due to high winds.
  • Skilled sailors performed the smooth docking of the yacht.

Advanced Usage

• "Docking procedure": The specific series of steps and maneuvers involved in bringing a vessel to a dock.
  • The captain reviewed the docking procedure with the crew before entering the harbor.

Variants and Related Words

• Dock (verb): To bring a ship or boat into a dock.
  • The ferry will dock at pier 12.
• Dock (noun): A structure where a ship or boat is moored.
  • The ship is tied up at the dock.

Synonyms

• Mooring: The act of making a boat secure with ropes or anchors.
• Berthing: The process of bringing a ship to a berth (a designated mooring place).

Related Phrases

• Docking station: A device or structure for connecting, securing, or recharging a portable electronic device (e.g., a laptop).
  • I placed my laptop in its docking station.

Noun

1. the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes