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docked

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɑkt// UK //dˈɒkt// docked

adj. describing a ship or boat that is tied up at a port or pier. It can also describe a person's pay that has been reduced as a punishment.

adj. positioned in a berth or pier for loading, unloading, or repair; alternatively, refers to wages or points that have been deducted. Often functions as a participial adjective following a linking verb.


SIMPLE

The ship remained docked at the harbor for three days.

CONTEXTUAL

The captain ensured the vessel was securely docked before allowing the crew to disembark for their scheduled leave.

COMPLEX

While the cruise liner sat docked in the bay, several employees discovered their monthly wages had been docked due to minor administrative errors in the company's new payroll system.

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When referring to ships, it often follows 'remained' or 'stayed'; when referring to pay, it is typically used in the passive voice.

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