Shipyards Meaning in English
word · lemma: shipyard
Definition
Places where ships are built and repaired, usually located near the water. Shipyards can be large industrial areas with special equipment for making and maintaining ships.
Usage & Nuances
'Shipyards' is a plural noun; the singular is 'shipyard'. Used formally and in business or engineering contexts. Commonly appears in phrases like 'naval shipyards', 'commercial shipyards', or 'at the shipyards'. May be confused with 'dockyards', but shipyards focus more on building/repairing ships.
Example Sentences
Many workers are employed at the shipyards.
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The city has two large shipyards near the port.
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New ships are built in the shipyards every year.
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After the storm, the damaged boats were sent to the shipyards for repairs.
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The government decided to invest in modernizing the old shipyards.
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My uncle worked at several shipyards before opening his own boat repair shop.
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