1. having the tail cut short or removed
Usage: referring to animals

1. past tense of dock; brought a ship or boat to a dock or pier
Usage: nautical
2. past tense of dock; reduced or deducted from wages or pay
3. past tense of dock; cut short or removed part of something

Examples

• The cruise ship docked at the harbor this morning.
• His pay was docked for arriving late to work.
• The dog’s tail was docked when it was a puppy.
• The company docked her salary for the missed days.
• We docked the boat at the marina before the storm.
• The horse had a docked tail typical of its breed.
• They docked points from his score for the error.