Floating Dry Dock (Noun)
Meaning
Dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The shipyard is equipped with a massive floating dry dock that can hold a battleship.
- The repair team carefully positioned the floating dry dock under the damaged cruise ship.
- After years of use, the floating dry dock was sent to the scrapyard for decommissioning.
- The unusual shape of the floating dry dock allows for more efficient repairs and maintenance.
- When not in use, the floating dry dock is often moored in a quiet corner of the harbor.