graving dock

noun Nautical.
an excavated shore dry dock for the repair and maintenance of ships.
Origin:
1830–40

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graving dock
 
—n
another term for dry dock

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The ship or other marine craft will rest upon these support structures when the
  water is pumped from the graving dock.
Floating bridge pontoons being constructed in a graving dock.
The facility does not own dry dock or graving dock, or lift and travel haul.
Maximize use of the graving dock for pontoon construction through double shifts
  or another facility.
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