Synonyms for

Dockyard

Verb / ˈdɑ:ˌkjɑ:rd / Another word for dockyard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dockyard is a place where ships are built, repaired, and maintained.

Synonyms & similar words

shipyard marina boatyard

Example sentences

  1. The workers at the dockyard are building a new ship.
  2. The dockyard repairs damaged boats.
  3. The dockyard is a busy place with lots of ships.
  4. I visited the dockyard and saw giant ships.
  5. My uncle works at the dockyard as a shipbuilder.

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  • A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. - John A. Shedd
  • You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. - Rabindranath Tagore
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward

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