Shipyard (Noun)
Meaning
A workplace where ships are built or repaired.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The workers at the shipyard labored tirelessly to meet the deadline for launching the new cargo vessel.
- Several shipyards along the coast competed for the contract to build the luxury cruise liner.
- The owner of the small shipyard was proud of the diverse range of boats his team could repair and maintain.
- Hundreds of employees lost their jobs when the shipyard closed down due to financial difficulties.
- The apprentice spent hours observing the skilled welders at the shipyard to learn the intricacies of their craft.