Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dockyard
noun
/ˈdɒk.jɑːrd/
Definition
A place where ships are repaired, built, or maintained.
Examples
- The ship was taken to the dockyard for necessary repairs.
- He worked at the dockyard, overseeing the construction of new vessels.
- The dockyard buzzed with activity during the summer months.
Meaning
Dockyards are facilities that accommodate the construction and repair of ships and boats.
Synonyms
- shipyard
- boatyard
- marina
