shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd 
: a yard, place, or enclosure where ships are built or repaired
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During the years 2021 to 2025, China’s submarine building surpassed that of the US in both numbers of subs launched – 10 to 7 – and tonnage – 79,000 to 55,500, says the report, which looked at shipyard satellite imagery to draw estimates of China’s construction.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Under the Navy’s fleet response planning framework, carriers follow multiyear schedules that balance deployments, training, and shipyard maintenance, with major maintenance periods often lasting months and sometimes far longer depending on upgrades or repairs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The Italian shipyard has unveiled the newest addition to its sporty superyacht collection at this year’s Miami International Boat Show.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Under the Navy’s fleet response planning framework, carriers follow multiyear schedules that balance deployments, training, and shipyard maintenance, with major maintenance periods often lasting months and sometimes far longer depending on upgrades or repairs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The Italian shipyard has unveiled the newest addition to its sporty superyacht collection at this year’s Miami International Boat Show.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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shipyard
noun
ship·yard
ˈship-ˌyärd
: a place where ships are built or repaired
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