| NOUN | artifact | docking facility, dock, dockage | landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired |
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| Meaning | landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out. | |
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| Synonyms | dock, dockage | |
| Part of | seaport, haven, harbor, harbour | A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo |
| Narrower | dry dock, drydock, graving dock | A large dock from which water can be pumped out |
| marina | A fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers | |
| Broader | landing, landing place | structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods |
| Spanish | dársena, dique | |
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