GRAVING DOCK
A dry dock where the hulls of ships are repaired and maintained.
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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> Maritime
> Maritime
>> Dock And Harbour Installation
>>> Dock
>>> Graving Dock
>>> Dock
>>> Graving Dock
>>>> Graving Dock
>>>> Graving Dock
Related Terms
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DRY DOCK | A stone- or concrete-faced enclosure, with entrance closed by a floatable caisson or by gates, which can be pumped dry for inspection, maintenance or repair of hull or underwater fittings. |