floating dock
floating dock · floating docks
Schwimmdock
A dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving itA dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving it.
Meaning
2 sensesA dry dock which can float, and is submersible when a ship is entering or leaving it.
dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised
A floating pier or dock tied to the shore, which can rise and fall with the water level. Typically used by smaller craft.
Schwimmdock
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
a floating pier or dock:
Forms
plural: floating docks| Singular | floating dock |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymssense 2:landing stage
Close in meaning
- dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised:floating dry dock
See also
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