Floating Dock (Noun)
Meaning
Dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ship was placed in the floating dock to perform repairs on its hull.
- Floating docks are becoming increasingly popular for ship repair operations due to their cost-effectiveness.
- To facilitate the maintenance work, a large floating dock was positioned under the cruise liner.
- The floating dock allows for speedy and efficient repairs by raising the vessel out of the water.
- The facility's floating dock can accommodate vessels of various sizes, from small ferries to large cargo ships.