docken

/ˈdɔknən/

Definitions

1. noun

A German word that can be translated to ‘docking’ or ‘landing’, often referring to an aircraft docking with an airship or a large airship docking with the ground.

“After a long flight, the airship began to docken with the ground.”

2. verb

To dock or land an aircraft on an airship or a large airship on the ground.

“The pilot successfully docked the plane, completing the unusual dockingen procedure.”

Synonyms

  • docking
  • landing

Antonyms

  • departure
  • takeoff