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shipyard

[ˈʃɪp.jɑːd]

shipyard Definition

a place where ships are built or repaired.

Using shipyard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shipyard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The shipyard employs over 500 workers.

  • Example

    The shipyard is located on the outskirts of the city.

  • Example

    The shipyard has been in operation for over a century.

shipyard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shipyard

Phrases with shipyard

  • returning to the place where one started, often with negative connotations

    Example

    After failing to secure a new job, he had to go back to the shipyard where he had worked before.

  • a person who works at a shipyard

    Example

    My uncle is a shipyard worker and has been building ships for over 30 years.

  • a large machine used to lift heavy objects in a shipyard

    Example

    The shipyard crane can lift up to 100 tons.

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Summary: shipyard in Brief

A 'shipyard' [ˈʃɪp.jɑːd] is a place where ships are built or repaired. It is a location where skilled workers construct and maintain vessels, such as boats and ships. Examples of usage include 'The shipyard employs over 500 workers,' and 'The shipyard has been in operation for over a century.' Phrases like 'back to the shipyard' refer to returning to a starting point, while 'shipyard worker' denotes a person who works at a shipyard.