On Tue, 6 Jul 2004 15:38:05 -0700, "Rod McInnis"
wrote:

A "dock" is usually used to refer to a floating platform that you would tie
a boat to.

Strictly speaking, "dock" refers to the water beside it.
I know it is another word like "decimate" that has been
abused until it has no useful meaning any more, but still...