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Definition of Slip dock

Slip dock
To give one the slip, to slip away from one; to elude one. Slip dock. See under Dock. Slip link (Mach.), a connecting link so arranged as to allow some play of the parts, to avoid concussion. Slip rope (Naut.), a rope by which a cable is secured preparatory to slipping. --Totten. Slip stopper (Naut.), an arrangement for letting go the anchor suddenly.
Slip dock
Dock Dock, n. [Akin to D. dok; of uncertain origin; cf. LL. doga ditch, L. doga ditch, L. doga sort of vessel, Gr. ? receptacle, fr. ? to receive.] 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. The place in court where a criminal or accused person stands. Balance dock, a kind of floating dock which is kept level by pumping water out of, or letting it into, the compartments of side chambers. Dry dock, a dock from which the water may be shut or pumped out, especially, one in the form of a chamber having walls and floor, often of masonry and communicating with deep water, but having appliances for excluding it; -- used in constructing or repairing ships. The name includes structures used for the examination, repairing, or building of vessels, as graving docks, floating docks, hydraulic docks, etc. Floating dock, a dock which is made to become buoyant, and, by floating, to lift a vessel out of water. Graving dock, a dock for holding a ship for graving or cleaning the bottom, etc. Hydraulic dock, a dock in which a vessel is raised clear of the water by hydraulic presses. Naval dock, a dock connected with which are naval stores, materials, and all conveniences for the construction and repair of ships. Sectional dock, a form of floating dock made in separate sections or caissons. Slip dock, a dock having a sloping floor that extends from deep water to above high-water mark, and upon which is a railway on which runs a cradle carrying the ship. Wet dock, a dock where the water is shut in, and kept at a given level, to facilitate the loading and unloading of ships; -- also sometimes used as a place of safety; a basin.

Meaning of Slip dock from wikipedia

- World Heritage Site status in 2015. The Kosuge Slip Dock is the remains of a patent slip-style dry dock for ship repairs, located on the west coast of...
- on a dry platform Ferry slip: a specialized docking facility that receives a ferryboat Floating dock (impounded) Floating dock (jetty): a walkway over...
- The Ogden Slip is a canal and harbor in Chicago, Illinois that was constructed in the 1861 by William B. Ogden through his Chicago Dock and Canal Company...
- Tanjung Priok Dock of 4,000 Tons, was a floating dry dock built for Droogdok-Maatschappij Tandjong Priok (dry dock company Tanjung Priok) in the 1890s...
- boat to "slip" off the ramp and progress safely into the water. Slipways are used to launch (newly built) large ships, but can only dry-dock or repair...
- from williamfife.com GBR 01 K–1 Jenetta [de] Alfred Mylne & Co. Bute Slip Dock Co., Ltd. GBR 02 K–2 and K–12 1936 Evaine Charles E. Nicholson Camper...
- A dry dock (sometimes drydock or dry-dock) is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in, then drained to allow that...
- tons. In 1867, a Patent Slip Dock for ship repairs was built at Pointhouse. This was an innovative alternative to a dry dock, invented by Robert Napier...
- A ferry slip is a specialized docking facility that receives a ferryboat or train ferry. A similar structure called a barge slip receives a barge or car...
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