Docking

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑkɪŋ/

Definitions of docking

noun the act of bringing a ship or boat into a dock or pier for loading, unloading, or repairs

Example Sentences

A1 The boat is docking at the pier.

A2 The docking of the spacecraft to the space station went smoothly.

B1 The docking procedure requires precise coordination between the pilot and ground control.

B2 The docking bay was filled with various types of ships waiting to unload their cargo.

C1 The docking mechanism malfunctioned, causing a delay in the scheduled departure.

C2 The docking of the two submarines was a complex operation that required expert navigation skills.

Examples of docking in a Sentence

formal The docking of the spacecraft to the International Space Station was a precise and carefully coordinated maneuver.

informal I watched the docking of the boats at the marina from the shore.

slang We're going to be docking at the coolest beach party tonight!

figurative The docking of their business partnership brought together two powerful forces in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of docking

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

Origin and Evolution of docking

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'docking' originated from Middle English 'dokken' or 'doken', which meant to cut short or trim.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'docking' expanded to include the act of connecting or joining, particularly in the context of ships or spacecrafts.