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boatyard

American  
[boht-yahrd] / ˈboʊtˌjɑrd /

noun

  1. a yard or waterside location at which boats, small craft, and the like are built, maintained, docked, etc.


Etymology

Origin of boatyard

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; boat + yard 2

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Now, Essex Police have been investigating the possibility that Barreto took a boat from the town's boatyard.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2026

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident at Porth Penrhyn boatyard near Bangor, Gwynedd, at 13:37 BST on Saturday.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2024

The Coast Guard may put up a safety zone around the area at CSR Marine boatyard to help with the response, Strohmaier said.

From Seattle Times May 22, 2024

The JRH will then be rowed to a boatyard escorted by a bagpiper, where it will be recycled.

From Seattle Times May 20, 2023

Maybe he could do a few odd jobs for the boatyard at Medley in exchange for a small tin of red paint.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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