a genus of plants (rumex), some species of which are well-known weeds which have a long taproot and are difficult of extermination.-the solid part of an animal's tail, as distinguished from the hair; the stump of a tail; the part of a tail left after clipping or cutting.-a case of leather to cover the clipped or cut tail of a horse.-to cut off, as the end of a thing; to curtail; to cut short; to clip; as, to dock the tail of a horse.-to cut off a part from; to shorten; to deduct from; to subject to a deduction; as, to dock one's wages.-to cut off, bar, or destroy; as, to dock an entail.-an artificial basin or an inclosure in connection with a harbor or river, -- used for the reception of vessels, and provided with gates for keeping in or shutting out the tide.-the slip or water way extending between two piers or projecting wharves, for the reception of ships; -- sometimes including the piers themselves; as, to be down on the dock.-the place in court where a criminal or accused person stands.-to draw, law, or place (a ship) in a dock, for repairing, cleaning the bottom, etc.