Word: DOCKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DOCKING
- To cut off a section of an animal's tail, to practise a caudectomy.
- To reduce (wages); to deduct from.
- To cut off, bar, or destroy.
"to dock an entail"
- To land at a harbour.
- To join two moving items.
- To drag a user interface element (such as a toolbar) to a position on screen where it snaps into place.
- To pierce with holes, as pricking pastry or dough with a fork to prevent excessive rising in the oven.
- The process of cutting off or trimming the tail or ears of an animal.
- The securing of a vessel to the quayside with cables
- The process of connecting one spacecraft to another.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "docking" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "docking" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOCKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DOCKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DOCKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOCKING:
- # the docking effect
- # master of docking
- # playing with docking
- # in terms of docking
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