dry-dockage
American
[drahy-dok-ij]
/ ˈdraɪˌdɒk ɪdʒ /
noun
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the act or fact of placing a ship in a dry dock.
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a charge for repairs in a dry dock.
Dry-dockage is the largest item in the ship's maintenance.
Etymology
Origin of dry-dockage
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