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noun
a dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
a floating pier or dock tied to the shore, which can rise and fall with the water level. Typically used by smaller craft.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: floating dry dock
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Broader terms: dry dock, drydock, graving dock
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Across languages
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