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103. Dock
A dock or mooring is a designated waterside place where a boat or ship can stop and be secured. A dock may include a quay, pier, jetty or harbour structure, while a mooring may consist of a berth, buoy or other fixed point used to secure a vessel.
Road signs may direct travellers toward harbours, marinas, ferry terminals or other waterside facilities. The terminology and symbols used for docks and moorings vary between countries.
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What is a dock or mooring?
A dock or mooring is a place where a boat or ship can stop and be secured alongside a structure or to a designated mooring point.
What is the difference between a dock and a mooring?
A dock usually refers to a waterside structure or berthing area, while a mooring refers more generally to a place or equipment used to secure a vessel.
Can docks and moorings be indicated by road signs?
Yes. Direction or tourist signs may indicate harbours, marinas, ferry terminals and other waterside facilities, although the symbols used vary between countries.

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