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dock⋅age

1[dok-ij]
–noun
1. a charge for the use of a dock.
2. docking accommodations.
3. the act of docking a ship.

Origin:
1700–10; dock 1 + -age

dock⋅age

2[dok-ij]
–noun
1. a curtailment; deduction, as from wages.
2. waste material in wheat and other grains that is easily removed.

Origin:
1885–90; dock 2 + -age
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dock·age   (dŏk'ĭj)   
n.  
  1. A charge for docking privileges.

  2. Facilities for docking vessels.

  3. The docking of ships.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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