Definition

A place near water where ships are built, repaired, or stored.

Example

The ship was taken to the dockyard for repairs after the storm.

Conversation

I visited the dockyard yesterday, and it was fascinating to see the ships being repaired.

That sounds interesting! I’ve always wanted to see how they work on the boats there.

You should definitely go; they have guided tours that explain everything.

I’ll check it out! It must be cool to see the dockyard in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dockyard → It is formed from "dock" (from Old English *docc*, meaning a place for loading and unloading ships) and "yard" (from Old English *geard*, meaning an enclosed area or yard). A dockyard is an enclosed area where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place for ships' ('dock') and an 'enclosed area' ('yard') — that's what a dockyard is, a place where ships are taken care of.

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