Dock (maritime)

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A dock (from Dutch 'dok') is a human-made structure or group of structures involved in the handling of boats or ships, usually on or close to a shore. However, the exact meaning varies among different variants of the English language. "Dock""http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dock_(maritime)" Categories: Coastal construction | Commercial item transport and distribution | Nautical terms | Docks | Port infrastructure

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