Dry Dock (Noun)
Meaning
A large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new submarine was placed in a dry dock to repair the damaged propeller that was accessible only when the hull was exposed.
- After years of service, the massive oil tanker was taken into dry dock for its required maintenance and overhaul.
- The huge dry dock allowed for construction of ships of all sizes to take place in a safe environment.
- The crew began work immediately once the battleship was moved into the dry dock for the renovation of its hull.
- The city invested millions of dollars in upgrading its dry dock facilities to make it a major hub for ship repair and maintenance.