shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd 
: a yard, place, or enclosure where ships are built or repaired
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The North's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim, during his visits to the western shipyard of Nampo on Tuesday and Wednesday, also inspected the construction of a third destroyer of the same class as his 5,000-ton warship, the Choe Hyon, first unveiled in April 2025.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, while the removal of the dry docks may be a historical loss, Young said the Port is excited about the opportunity to reimagine what could be done with the old shipyard properties.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the vessel Thursday at its shipyard in Marghera, Italy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The Dutch shipyard just launched a 131-foot superyacht that ranks as its biggest to date.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, while the removal of the dry docks may be a historical loss, Young said the Port is excited about the opportunity to reimagine what could be done with the old shipyard properties.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the vessel Thursday at its shipyard in Marghera, Italy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The Dutch shipyard just launched a 131-foot superyacht that ranks as its biggest to date.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd
: a place where ships are built or repaired
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