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boatyard

[ boht-yahrd ]

/ ˈboʊtˌyɑrd /

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noun

a yard or waterside location at which boats, small craft, and the like are built, maintained, docked, etc.

Compare shipyard.

Origin of boatyard

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; boat + yard²

Words nearby boatyard

boatswain, boatswain bird, boatswain's chair, boatswain's pipe, boatwright, boatyard, boaz, bob, bob skate, bob up, bob veal

Example sentences from the Web for boatyard

In his 50s, Boatwright borrowed money to pursue his dream of buying a boatyard.

What Harvard’s Grant Study Reveals about Happiness and Life |Dan Slater |November 7, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
At the time the proprietor of the boatyard went away Jack had stepped outside the door with him.

Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube |Louis Arundel
He also promised to have the goods delivered inside of an hour, and said he knew the boatyard well.

Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube |Louis Arundel
Then a vehicle came into the boatyard and the stores were taken aboard.

Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube |Louis Arundel

And they made a good job of it at the boatyard at the Forge.

Wyn's Camping Days |Amy Bell Marlowe
Then came the owner of the boatyard and shop, who was greatly surprised when he learned what had happened on the preceding night.

Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube |Louis Arundel