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dockyard

/dɒkˈjɑːd/ noun · British & US
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What does dockyard mean?

noun

A dockyard is a place where ships are built, repaired, or loaded and unloaded. It is a complex of docks, warehouses, and other facilities.

Example

"The dockyard was bustling with activity as the sailors worked to repair the damaged ship."

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