Shipwork
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The work of building and repairing ships. uncountable
"To my mind, it appears obvious in the context of total shipwork, the private shipyards are doing very well indeed. It is true that with the dwindling size of the Navy, there will be less repair work."
Example
More examples"To my mind, it appears obvious in the context of total shipwork, the private shipyards are doing very well indeed. It is true that with the dwindling size of the Navy, there will be less repair work."
Etymology
From ship + -work.
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