Dockyards

/ˈdɒkˌjɑːrdz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dockyard; multiple areas with facilities for building and repairing ships.

Etymology

Simply the plural of 'dockyard,' adding the standard English plural '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

The dockyards of Europe were strategic targets in World War II—bombing dockyards was often more effective than bombing factories because it crippled the enemy's ability to replace lost ships.

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