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Definition of dockyard

dockyard

/ˈdɑːk.jɑːrd/
dock · yard
Plural:dockyards
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dockyard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An enclosed coastal or harbor area containing docks, dry docks, and workshops used for building, equipping, maintaining, and repairing ships.

Example

"The historic naval dockyard has been preserved as a maritime museum where visitors can tour restored vessels."

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• Nearby Words

dockmaster
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century as a compound of 'dock' (from Middle Dutch 'docke', a channel or basin for ships) and 'yard' (from Old English 'geard', an enclosed space).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dockyard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dockyard
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