graving dock

grave dock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [greyv dok]
- /greɪv dɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [greyv dok]
- /greɪv dɒk/

Definition of graving dock words

noun graving dock an excavated shore dry dock for the repair and maintenance of ships. 1

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Origin of graving dock

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Graving dock

noun

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verb

adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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graving dock popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for graving dock

noun graving dock

dockyard — a waterside area containing docks, workshops, warehouses, etc., for building, outfitting, and repairing ships, for storing naval supplies, etc.
shipyard — a yard or enclosure in which ships are built or repaired.

All 2 Synonyms of graving dock