A casual reference for the term "doctor": Jim asked, "Am I going to be all right, doc?"

Any of a number of weedy broad leafed plants with a long tap root system: When it blooms, the dock in the ditch by the roadside is very colorful.

To reduce or take away: Thomas commented, "If you are late three times in a row, Roscoe, the paymaster will dock your wages.

1. A specially designed platform or area for boats or ships when they are brought close to land: Elwood hired an architect to design a new dock for his sailboat.
2. A specified location within a courtroom where the prisoner or accused person remains during a court proceeding: The Old Bailey Courthouse has a famous dock for criminals.