Anchor used in getting docked, generally (5)
I believe the answer is:
kedge
'anchor' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
'in getting docked generally' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'KEDGE' is hidden in the letters of 'getting docked generally'.
'used' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for kedge that I've seen before include "Light anchor" , "Small anchor" , "Use hawser" , "Lively" , "Move boat" .)