noun

an enclosed area of water in a port for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships.

the boat nosed up to a dock

harbour,marina,waterfront,port,anchorage,wharf,quay,pier,jetty,landing stage,dockyard,boatyard,hithe,moorage,harbourage

verb

(of a ship) come into a dock and tie up at a wharf.

the ship docked at Southampton

moor,berth,land,beach,anchor,drop anchor,put in,tie up