Home › Words › D › dogshoredogshoredogshore means one of several shores (props) used to prevent a ship from moving while the blocks are knocked away before launching.EtymologyFrom dog + shore.nounOne of several shores (props) used to prevent a ship from moving while the blocks are knocked away before launching.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.shipside 61% match — The part of a harbour or dock by a ship. vs dogshore →shoreside 59% match — Located on or near a shore. vs dogshore →shoregoing 59% match — Going ashore. vs dogshore →shorebound 59% match — Heading towards the shore. vs dogshore →dockside 58% match — The area near a dock, or next to a docked ship. vs dogshore →shole 58% match — A plank fixed beneath an object, such as the rudder of a vessel, to protect it from damage. vs dogshore →ashore 57% match — On the land as opposed to onboard. vs dogshore →drydock 57% match — A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships. vs dogshore →