Commentary: DOCKING[+event] The act of one object coming in contact with, and then bonding or tying to, another object. Usually applies to boats. Can also apply to chemicals and other things.
Examples:
I practiced my docking, because last time I ran the boat aground.
The docking of a cruise ship is a very delicate process.
I pulled into the docking station.
He was studying protein-ligand docking and other forms of chemical interaction.
Mappings:
PropBank: docking.01
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers:
1
Commentary: DOCKING[+event] A reduction or deprivation of some benefit at work, usually in the form of a pay cut.
Examples:
We discussed the docking of John's pay at the meeting yesterday.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers:
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Commentary: DOCKING[+event] The act of shortening or removing the tail of an animal.
Examples:
The Australian Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hopes to ban cosmetic tail docking.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers:
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