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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

floating dock

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.77 in modern English

Syllables
float-ing -dock
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving it.

noun

a floating pier or dock tied to the shore, which can rise and fall with the water level. Typically used by smaller craft.

Inflected Forms

floating docks (plural)

Synonyms

landing stage floating dry dock

Questions

What does floating dock mean?
a dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving it.

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