Meaning of Dockside | Babel Free

Definitions

The area near a dock, or next to a docked ship.

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Examples

“On the other side of the road the double⟳ track admits to a complicated rail network totalling some 78 miles of dockside track that carries more express⟳ passenger traffic than any other completely unsignalled layout in the country, in addition to a huge tonnage of freight.”

“Sitting on the dockside at Oban, watching the to-ing and fro-ing in the harbour on a perfect summer's eve, I reflect⟳ on a trip⟳ which has taken me through our busiest cities to traverse the country's main lines, as well as explore⟳ some of the furthest extremities that were literally out on a limb.”

“Petaluma is also well-positioned as a base⟳ for the current riches of the region. Think⟳ of this town as the hub of a pioneer’s wagon wheel, spokes stretching out in all directions to day trip⟳ points of interest⟳. West to Point⟳ Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay, north to the redwoods around Guerneville, east to wine country, and south for hiking on Mount⟳ Tamalpais or the houseboats and dockside fun of Sausalito, then just over Golden Gate bridge to the big city — all reachable within an hour, traffic-willing.”

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