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Definition of drydock

drydock

/ˈdraɪˌdɑːk/
(UK: dry dock)
dry · dock
Plural:drydocks
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Past Simple:drydocked
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Past Participle:drydocked
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Present Participle:drydocking
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drydock Lexical Profile

drydock Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a ship or boat to float in, and then drained of water so that the hull rests on a dry platform for construction, inspection, or repair.

Example

"The historic wooden frigate was moved into a drydock so engineers could inspect and restore its aging keel."

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• verb

1

To place a ship or boat into a drydock, or to enter a drydock, for inspection, maintenance, or repair.

Example

"The shipping company decided to drydock the cargo vessel for a thorough hull overhaul before the winter season."

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• Nearby Words

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dryas
drycleaner
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dryer
drygoods
dryish

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