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dockyard

American  
[dok-yahrd] / ˈdɒkˌyɑrd /

noun

  1. a waterside area containing docks, workshops, warehouses, etc., for building, outfitting, and repairing ships, for storing naval supplies, etc.

  2. British. a navy yard.

dockyard British  
/ ˈdɒkˌjɑːd /

noun

  1. a naval establishment with docks, workshops, etc, for the building, fitting out, and repair of vessels

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Etymology

Origin of dockyard

First recorded in 1695–1705; dock 1 + yard 2

Example Sentences

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After landing in Stanley and departing from the expedition, I headed to the Historic Dockyard Museum, whose holdings included an exhibit dealing with the warrah.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2024

The Royal Dockyard at Pembroke Dock was deemed in need of further defences in case of an invasion from France under Napoleon III.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023

Located in the Royal Naval Dockyard, the museum includes exhibits devoted to the slavery era, island history, immigration and tourism.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

The blast occurred in an internal compartment on the ship while it at the Naval Dockyard in the western city of Mumbai, officials said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2022

The Dockyard of Halifax, as mentioned in a previous chapter, was first established in the year 1758.

From History of Halifax City by Akins, Thomas B.

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