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wet dock

noun

, Nautical.
  1. a dock accessible only around the time of high tide and entered through locks or gates.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of wet dock1

First recorded in 1620–30
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Example Sentences

A wet dock has been formed, capable of receiving the largest steamers in the ocean mail service, and broad enough for an ironclad.

A wet-dock is somewhat similar to a dry-dock, the chief difference being that ships while in it are kept floating in water.

There is a steady export of coal, and the harbour is provided with a wet dock and patent slip.

The wet dock is not much used, owing to the constant accumulation of sand.

The wharf of the wet dock being flooded, no doubt, they went straight ahead; and once more they could see green fields.

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