dockyard
noun/ˈdɑkjɑrd/
Frequency rank: #16,684 most common English word
Meaning
A place where ships are built, repaired, and maintained, typically with docks and equipment.
Example sentence
The old ship was brought to the dockyard for major repairs and maintenance.
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