dockyard

• Nom désignant un lieu où l'on construit, répare ou entretient des navires, généralement équipé de cales sèches, de grues et d'ateliers.

A noun referring to a place where ships are built, repaired, or maintained, typically equipped with docks, cranes, and workshops.

1. Ship repair and maintenance facilityB2formal

   An enclosed area with docks and facilities for building, repairing, and maintaining ships.

   chantier naval de réparation et d'entretien

   • The old dockyard employed thousands of workers.
   • Ships are brought into the dockyard for annual maintenance.
   • The dockyard was expanded to accommodate larger vessels.

   Synonymesboatyardshipyardyard

2. Naval baseB2formalbritish

   A military establishment where naval ships are built, repaired, or stationed.

   Base navale / arsenal maritime

   • The Royal Navy operates a major dockyard in Portsmouth.
   • The dockyard was heavily guarded during wartime.
   • Naval dockyards are critical for fleet readiness.

   Synonymesnavy yardshipyardyard