Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boatyard
noun
/ˈbōtˌyärd/
Definition
A boatyard is a place where boats are built, repaired, or stored.
Examples
- The boatyard was bustling with activity as workers prepared new sails.
- After a long winter, the fishermen took their boats back to the boatyard for repairs.
- She decided to launch her new sailboat from the local boatyard this summer.
Meaning
The term boatyard refers specifically to a designated area, often equipped with facilities for the maintenance and construction of boats.
Synonyms
- shipyard
- marina
- dockyard
