noun the act of bringing a ship or boat into a dock or pier for loading, unloading, or repairs
In architecture, docking can refer to the design of a docking station or pier for boats and ships.
In space exploration, docking is the process of connecting two spacecraft together in orbit, often used for crew transfer or cargo exchange.
In computer science, docking can refer to the process of connecting a laptop or mobile device to a docking station for charging or connecting to peripherals.
In bioinformatics, docking is a computational method used to predict the binding mode and affinity of a molecule to a target protein.
In the maritime industry, docking refers to the process of bringing a ship into a dock or berth for loading, unloading, or repairs.
In the field of writing, 'docking' can refer to the process of incorporating additional content or information into an existing document or manuscript.
Psychologists may use the term 'docking' to describe the act of connecting with a client on an emotional level during therapy sessions.