Loading area
I believe the answer is:
dock
'loading area' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dock that I've seen before include "Deduct (from wages)" , "Berthing area; cut" , "Where the accused stands in court" , "area of court" , "Stop (from pay); sting-soothing plant" .)