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.