'Sectional dock' definitions:

Definition of 'Sectional dock'

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  • Dock \Dock\, n. [Akin to D. dok; of uncertain origin; cf. LL. doga ditch, L. doga ditch, L. doga sort of vessel, Gr. ? receptacle, fr. ? to receive.]
  • 1. An artificial basin or an inclosure in connection with a harbor or river, -- used for the reception of vessels, and provided with gates for keeping in or shutting out the tide. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The slip or water way extending between two piers or projecting wharves, for the reception of ships; -- sometimes including the piers themselves; as, to be down on the dock. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The place in court where a criminal or accused person stands. [1913 Webster]
  • Balance dock, a kind of floating dock which is kept level by pumping water out of, or letting it into, the compartments of side chambers.
  • Dry dock, a dock from which the water may be shut or pumped out, especially, one in the form of a chamber having walls and floor, often of masonry and communicating with deep water, but having appliances for excluding it; -- used in constructing or repairing ships. The name includes structures used for the examination, repairing, or building of vessels, as graving docks, floating docks, hydraulic docks, etc.
  • Floating dock, a dock which is made to become buoyant, and, by floating, to lift a vessel out of water.
  • Graving dock, a dock for holding a ship for graving or cleaning the bottom, etc.
  • Hydraulic dock, a dock in which a vessel is raised clear of the water by hydraulic presses.
  • Naval dock, a dock connected with which are naval stores, materials, and all conveniences for the construction and repair of ships.
  • Sectional dock, a form of floating dock made in separate sections or caissons.
  • Slip dock, a dock having a sloping floor that extends from deep water to above high-water mark, and upon which is a railway on which runs a cradle carrying the ship.
  • Wet dock, a dock where the water is shut in, and kept at a given level, to facilitate the loading and unloading of ships; -- also sometimes used as a place of safety; a basin. [1913 Webster]