English Word · Intermediate
dockline
A mooring cable / rope
Pronunciation: say dockline
Meaning
A mooring cable or rope used to secure a vessel to a dock.
Example
The captain ordered the crew to secure the dockline before the storm arrived.
The captain ordered the crew to secure the dockline before the storm arrived.
Practice tips
- Practice dockline 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 intermediate-level learners.