Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Graving Dock.
Graving Dock - as a noun
A large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drydockHypernyms (Closely Related)
dock11dockage15docking facilityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The ship was brought into the graving dock for repairs."
"The graving dock can accommodate large vessels."
"The graving dock was built to withstand the force of the ocean waves."
"The graving dock is currently occupied by a cruise ship."
"Before painting the ship, it needs to be lifted out of the graving dock."
