dry dock

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The marine logistics group may take about three years instead of four years to deliver a S$198 million vessel, and its new dry dock operation could ramp up faster than anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, the once-pride of the British Navy was placed on a huge barge for the short journey into the harbor and to the dry dock.

From Literature

The boat is in dry dock & the hole is above the waterline.

From Literature

To crank up production, both of Philly Shipyard’s dry docks will be used for new builds, rather than reserving one for final outfitting and commissioning.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many US shipyards are not operating at full capacity and have disabled dry docks, he said.

From Barron's