1
as in shortened
to make less in extent or duration
the editorial was docked by about a hundred words to make it fit on the page
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in shaved
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
the boxer's tail was docked soon after birth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in landed
to stop at or near a place along the shore
the cruise ship docked at the first port of call early the next morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Thesaurus Entries Near docked
Cite this Entry
“Docked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docked. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share