dry dock
noun/ˌdraɪ ˈdɒk/
/ˌdraɪ ˈdɑːk/
[countable, uncountable]- an area in a port from which the water can be removed, used for building or repairing ships
- The ship is in dry dock.
- The boat is now ready to be moved to a dry dock.
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