Drydock
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drydock is a noun meaning (nautical) A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.
Meaning
(nautical) A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To place (a ship) in a drydock.
Word Forms
- drydocks
- dry dock
- dry-dock
- drydocking
- drydocked
Synonyms for drydock
Depending on context, synonyms include haul out.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dry dock, dockage, dockization, dockisation, dock, dockyardman.
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