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shipyard

nounmasculinetécnico/iʃtɐˈlɐjɾu/medium

es·ta·lei·ro

Definition

A place where ships are built, repaired, or maintained, typically located beside a body of water.
The vessel was launched from the shipyard last week.
He has worked at the shipyard for twenty years.
Common collocations
naval shipyardshipyard workerconstruction shipyard

Etymology

Derivado de 'estalo', do latim 'stallum' (estábulo).

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