dry-dock
[ drahy-dok ]
/ ˈdraɪˌdɒk /
verb (used with object)
to place (a ship) in a dry dock.
verb (used without object)
(of a ship) to go into a dry dock.
Origin of dry-dock
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby dry-dock
dry-as-dust,
dry-bone ore,
dry-bulb thermometer,
dry-clean,
dry-cleanse,
dry-dock,
dry-dockage,
dry-eyed,
dry-farm,
dry-footing,
dry-gulch
Definition for dry-dock (2 of 2)
dry dock
noun
a structure able to contain a ship and to be drained or lifted so as to leave the ship free of water with all parts of the hull accessible for repairs, painting, etc.
Compare
floating dock,
graving dock.
Origin of dry dock
First recorded in 1620–30
Example sentences from the Web for dry-dock
British Dictionary definitions for dry-dock
dry dock
noun
a basin-like structure that is large enough to admit a ship and that can be pumped dry for work on the ship's bottom
verb dry-dock
to put (a ship) into a dry dock, or (of a ship) to go into a dry dock