undocking en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂éntsder. Proto-Germanic *anda- Proto-West Germanic *anda- Old English and- Old English on- Middle English on- English un- English dock English undock English -ing English undocking From undock + -ing.
Meanings
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The process by which something is undocked; removal from a dock.
Six years of training are required. Within the first 2 years, the trainee must observe at least 225 passages, dockings, and undockings: at least 25 of these maneuvers must be performed by the trainee under the supervision of a docking master.
1994, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Advances in Navigation and Piloting, Minding the helm: marine navigation and piloting (page 418)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| undockings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (1)
ru расстыко́вка (the process of disconnecting one spacecraft from another)