HyperDic: docking_facility

English > 1 sense of the expression docking facility:
NOUNartifactdocking facility, dock, dockagelanding in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired
English > docking facility: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaninglanding in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out.
Synonymsdock, dockage
Part ofseaport, haven, harbor, harbourA sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
Narrowerdry dock, drydock, graving dockA large dock from which water can be pumped out
marinaA fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
Broaderlanding, landing placestructure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
Spanishdársena, dique

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