Is dock a common noun

Answer 1

Yes, the noun 'dock' is a common noun, a general word for:

• a structure extending out from the shore into a body of water, to which boats may be moored;
• an area where ships are loaded or unloaded, passengers get on or off, or repairs are done;
• a raised area, usually attached to or part of a building where trucks or freight trains are loaded or unloaded;
• the place in a court where a prisoner stands or sits during trial;
• a device in which a laptop computer, smartphone, or other mobile device may be placed for charging;
• a type of of coarse weedy plant.

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing; for example, Dock of the Bay Marina in Sandusky OH or The Dock at Crayton Cove in Naples FL.

Answer 2

Yes, it can be used as a common noun.

Answer 3

yes,because it is a non-specific place.

Answer 4

Yes