bail dockglossary / BAIL DOCK bail dock. A small compartment in a courtroom used to hold a criminal defendant during trial. — Often shortened to dock. — Also spelled bale dock. See DOCK(3). 词条贡献者 资深译员Kevin,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及能源和电力领域的法律文件。