noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who builds vessels such as ships and boats.
2. 2
   a business that builds and repairs ships wordnet
3. 3
   A firm that specializes in building ships.
4. 4
   a person who builds ships as a business wordnet
5. 5
   a carpenter who helps build and launch wooden vessels wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ship buildershipwrightshipwright

Etymology

From ship + builder.

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