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floating dock

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floating dock
n.
1. A structure that can be submerged to permit the entry and docking of a ship and then raised to lift the ship from the water for repairs. Also called floating drydock.
2. A dock that is supported by metal pipes on which it can move up and down with the rise and fall of the water level.
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Noun1.floating dockfloating dock - dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised
floating dry dock
dry dock, drydock, graving dock - a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline
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