Computer Hardware Terms

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

• The docking of the spacecraft to the International Space Station was a precise and carefully coordinated maneuver.
• I watched the docking of the boats at the marina from the shore.
• We're going to be docking at the coolest beach party tonight!
• The docking of their business partnership brought together two powerful forces in the industry.

noun a set of keys on a musical instrument, computer, or typewriter

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• The keyboard is an essential input device for typing on a computer.
• I need to clean my keyboard because it's full of crumbs.
• I'm a pro at keyboard shortcuts, I can navigate my computer in seconds.
• His words were like a keyboard, typing out a story of love and loss.

verb to forcefully remove something by tearing or pulling it out

• The contractor had to rip out the old wiring before installing the new electrical system.
• I had to rip out the weeds in my garden before planting new flowers.
• I'm going to rip out this old carpet and put in hardwood floors instead.
• She felt like someone had ripped out her heart when she found out he had been cheating on her.