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Graving 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 company constructed a new graving dock at the shipyard to meet the increasing demand for vessel repairs.
  • During World War II, the graving dock at the naval base was used for repairing and maintaining submarines.
  • After colliding with a cargo ship, the passenger liner was taken to the nearest port for inspection and repairs in a large graving dock.
  • Ships entering the graving dock undergo extensive examination before repairs can be started on any underwater damage.
  • Located at the confluence of two major rivers, the dry dock was historically converted to a graving dock and made navigable during times of heavy water levels.

Synonyms

  • Dry Dock
  • Drydock

Hypernyms

  • Dockage
  • Dock

Hyponyms

  • Floating Dock
  • Floating Dry Dock
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