dockyards

noun

plural of dockyard
as in shipyards

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  1. shipyards
  2. marinas
Noun
  • Saronic plans to use the funding to scale its supply chain and shipyards, and build more than 20 ships a year by 2027, including its new shipyard, dubbed Port Alpha, in Texas.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of shipyards
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  • Real estate developers now see marinas as a powerful magnet for ultra-wealthy buyers, especially in South Florida.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For those who'd like to take in mountain views, the rolling hills of North Georgia are on full display from Lake Lanier, where guests can rent boats or spend a day at one of the marinas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of marinas
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