docking

(noun) the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes. Synonyms: moorage, dockage, tying up.

(verb) come into dock. Synonyms: dock. Example: "The ship docked."

(verb) deprive someone of benefits, as a penalty. Synonyms: dock.

(verb) deduct from someone's wages. Synonyms: dock.

(verb) remove or shorten the tail of an animal. Synonyms: dock, tail, bob.

(verb) maneuver into a dock. Synonyms: dock. Example: "Dock the ships."