graving dock (Meaning)
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graving dock (n)
a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline
Synonyms & Antonyms of graving dock
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graving dock Sentence Examples
- The colossal graving dock was excavated into the bedrock, spanning the length of a football field.
- The shipyards relied heavily on the graving dock for repairs and maintenance of massive vessels.
- The walls of the graving dock were reinforced with steel pilings to prevent water seepage during the dry-docking procedure.
- The ship entered the graving dock with precision, guided by the experienced dockmaster and his team.
- As the water was pumped out, the graving dock revealed the hull of the ship, allowing for detailed inspections and repairs.
- The graving dock was essential for repairing large ships damaged in storms or collisions.
- The cost of constructing a graving dock was exorbitant, but its benefits justified the investment.
- The technology used in graving docks has evolved over time, making them safer and more efficient.
- The graving dock was a marvel of engineering, capable of lifting ships weighing thousands of tons.
- The presence of a graving dock in a port city made it a destination for ship repairs from all over the world.
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a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The colossal graving dock was excavated into the bedrock, spanning the length of a football field.
The shipyards relied heavily on the graving dock for repairs and maintenance of massive vessels.
The walls of the graving dock were reinforced with steel pilings to prevent water seepage during the dry-docking procedure.
The ship entered the graving dock with precision, guided by the experienced dockmaster and his team.
