DRYDOCK

Drydock

A drydock is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in, then drained to allow that load to come to rest on a dry platform. Drydocks are used for the construction, maintenance, and repair of ships, boats, and other watercraft.

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dry dock

Noun



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drydock

Noun

  1. A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.

Verb

  1. To place (a ship) in a drydock.


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