dockage
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dock·age
(dŏk′ĭj)n.
1. A charge for docking privileges.
2. Facilities for docking vessels.
3. The docking of ships.
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dockage
(ˈdɒkɪdʒ)n
1. (Nautical Terms) a charge levied upon a vessel for using a dock
2. (Nautical Terms) facilities for docking vessels
3. (Nautical Terms) the practice of docking vessels
dockage
(ˈdɒkɪdʒ)n
1. (Accounting & Book-keeping) a deduction, as from a price or wages
2. (Agriculture) agriculture the seeds of weeds and other waste material in commercial seeds, removable by normal cleaning methods
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dock•age1
(ˈdɒk ɪdʒ)n.
1. a charge for the use of a dock.
2. docking accommodations.
3. the act of docking a ship.
[1700–10]
dock•age2
(ˈdɒk ɪdʒ)n.
1. a curtailment; deduction, as from wages.
2. removable waste material in wheat and other grains.
[1885–90]
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dockage
a fee charged for the use of a doek.
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| Noun | 1. | dockage - a fee charged for a vessel to use a dock fee - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services |
| 2. | dockage - 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; "the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late" dry dock, drydock, graving dock - a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline landing place, landing - structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods marina - a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers | |
| 3. |  dockage - the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropesarrival - the act of arriving at a certain place; "they awaited her arrival" |
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