Drydock vs. Shipyard — What's the Difference?

(nautical) A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.

A shipyard (also called a dockyard) is a place where ships are built and repaired. These can be yachts, military vessels, cruise liners or other cargo or passenger ships.

(transitive) To place (a ship) in a drydock.

A yard where ships are built or repaired.

A large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline

A place where ships are built and repaired.

Haul a ship into a drydock

A yard, place, or inclosure where ships are built or repaired.

A workplace where ships are built or repaired