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floating drydock

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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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