Dock

Summary of Dock

The space in the water at which a ship comes to rest. A dock is not a PIER or wharf (qq.v.), each of which has its own specific meaning. It would be appropriate, however, to say that a vessel docked at a pier. Also, used as a verb, to dock means to reduce the price of a product or commodity because of a quality deficiency.

(Main Author: William J. Miller)

Dock in International Trade

Meaning of Dock, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A place where cargo is loaded/unloaded. Often used as synonym for wharf or pier. A loading dock is the part of a shipping facility where trucks are loaded.