English Word · Beginner
dock
To cut off, bar, or destroy
Pronunciation: /dɒk/
Meaning
To cut off, bar, or destroy.
Example
Her wages were docked by ten dollars.
Her wages were docked by ten dollars.
Practice tips
- Practice dock out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.