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dock (2)

dock [ dok ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle docked, present participle dock·ing, 3rd person present singular docks)
Definition:
 
1. reduce wages: to deduct a sum of money from somebody's wages, especially as a punishment

2. remove tail of animal: to remove the tail of a dog, sheep, or other animal, leaving a short stump



noun  (plural docks)
Definition:
 
1. solid part of tail: the solid part of an animal's tail

2. stump of tail: the stump left when an animal's tail has been docked

[14th century. Origin ?]
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