Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the dock

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.99 in modern English

Syllables
in- the -dock
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.

Etymology

Referring to the dock in which an accused person stands in a courtroom.

Phrases

under the spotlight in the spotlight under the microscope

Frequently Paired Words

under the spotlight in the spotlight under the microscope

Synonyms

on trial

Questions

What does in the dock mean?
Under accusation, scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.
Where does in the dock come from?
Referring to the dock in which an accused person stands in a courtroom.

How to pronounce in the dock

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