shipbuilding

American  

[ship-bild-ing] / ˈʃɪpˌbɪld ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process or industry of designing and constructing ships.

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Example Sentences

“The Department of the Navy understands the importance of timely contract awards to support stable, predictable shipbuilding and supplier workload,” the spokesman said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The latest move singles out dozens of Japanese industrial heavyweights including shipbuilding and aerospace firms.

From Barron's

Navy shipbuilding projects have experienced years of delays and cost increases because of a mix of mismanagement and contractor performance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Giant cantilever cranes date from the beginning of the 20th Century, when Scotland led the world in shipbuilding and engineering.

From BBC

Shipbuilders, vessel owners, investors and legislators have been waiting for months for the document as a signal of the White House’s pledged commitment to a once-in-a-generation investment in shipbuilding and the maritime workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal