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Shipbuilder (Noun)

A carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels.

Nouns denoting people.

The local shipbuilder spent years perfecting his craft before opening his own yard and constructing a fleet of sturdy schooners.
As a young shipbuilder, John was fascinated by the ways in which the shape of a vessel's hull could affect its speed and maneuverability.
After serving as an apprentice to a master shipbuilder, Sarah set out on her own and quickly gained a reputation for building sleek and seaworthy vessels.
The elderly shipbuilder had spent his entire life constructing everything from dories to frigates, but he never lost his love for the satisfying thud of a well-placed mallet.
Under the guidance of a seasoned shipbuilder, the novice carpenter learned the intricacies of steaming and bending wood to create the delicate curves of a wooden boat's frame.

A person who builds ships as a business.

Nouns denoting people.

The small shipbuilder's workshop by the dockside produced everything from dinghies to trawlers.
Harold founded a thriving business as a shipbuilder after inheriting a share of the family firm.
Building such an immense aircraft carrier tested even the skilled shipbuilder's technical expertise.
Reginald Jr. took over the reins of the family's prestigious shipbuilder dynasty upon his father's retirement.
The decline of the shipbuilder trade hit local economies hard due to its previously massive demand for skilled labor.

A business that builds and repairs ships.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The company has been a leading shipbuilder in the industry for over 50 years, constructing vessels for customers around the world.
The new dry dock is expected to increase the shipbuilder's capacity to repair and maintain large cargo ships.
The island's economy relies heavily on the local shipbuilder, which employs hundreds of skilled workers.
As a renowned shipbuilder, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, customized vessels to its clients.
The government has awarded the shipbuilder a major contract to construct a fleet of naval vessels, a project that will create dozens of new jobs.