Dock
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001776
A structure built along the shore of a body of water, such as a harbor or river, where vessels can moor, load, and unload cargo or passengers. It provides a stable platform for access to ships and often includes facilities for storage, maintenance, and customs. Docks are fundamental components of maritime logistics and transportation infrastructure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001776 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Energy and utilities |
| See also | Cattle dock; Dock connector |
| Translations | German: Dock; Spanish: base de carga; French: station d'accueil |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Dock",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A structure built along the shore of a body of water, such as a harbor or river, where vessels can moor, load, and unload cargo or passengers. It provides a stable platform for access to ships and often includes facilities for storage, maintenance, and customs. Docks are fundamental components of maritime logistics and transportation infrastructure.",
"subject": "Energy and utilities",
"see_also": [
"cattle dock",
"dock connector"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Dock",
"es": "base de carga",
"fr": "station d'accueil"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dock/"
}
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