A place to dock is a location where boats and ships can tie up and remain stationary. The most common terms for such a place are SLIP (4 letters), MARINA (6 letters), PIER (4 letters), PORT (4 letters), QUAY (4 letters), and WHARF (5 letters). A SLIP is a narrow space between two docks, while a MARINA is a harbor with moorings and services for recreational boats. A PIER is a raised platform extending from the shore into the water, and a PORT is a harbor where ships load and unload cargo. A QUAY is a long, narrow dock, and a WHARF is a structure built along the shoreline to provide berthing for ships.