Dockage

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑkɪdʒ/

Definitions of dockage

noun a fee charged for the use of a dock or pier

Example Sentences

A1 The boat was securely tied up at the dockage.

A2 The dockage fee for the yacht was quite expensive.

B1 The marina offers overnight dockage for visiting boats.

B2 The dockage facilities include electricity and water hookups.

C1 The dockage agreement required a deposit and insurance documentation.

C2 The dockage regulations stipulate a maximum length of stay for each vessel.

Examples of dockage in a Sentence

formal The dockage fees for the boat will need to be paid upon arrival at the marina.

informal Don't forget to factor in the dockage costs when planning your boating trip.

slang I heard the dockage at that marina is pretty steep, so we might want to consider other options.

figurative His lack of preparation left him without any dockage in the competitive job market.

Grammatical Forms of dockage

• past tense: docked
• plural: dockages
• comparative: more dockage
• superlative: most dockage
• present tense: dock
• future tense: will dock
• perfect tense: have docked
• continuous tense: is docking
• singular: dockage
• positive degree: dockage
• infinitive: to dock
• gerund: docking
• participle: docking

Origin and Evolution of dockage

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dockage' originated from the Middle English word 'dokkage' which was derived from the Old English word 'docc' meaning a container or receptacle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dockage' evolved to refer to the fees charged for the use of a dock or pier, as well as the act of docking a ship in a harbor.