airdock

Thân thiện

The airplane is parked inside the spacious airdock for maintenance.

Definition

Noun: A very large building at an airport where aircraft are housed, repaired, or maintained. It is an enclosed structure designed to protect aircraft from the weather.

Usage

The word "airdock" is a specific term for a large, hangar-like building. It is used to describe the primary structure for storing and servicing aircraft, especially larger ones. * The new jumbo jet was towed into the massive airdock for its scheduled maintenance. * During the storm, all operational planes were secured inside the airdock.

Advanced Usage

• The term emphasizes the scale and function of the building as a protective enclosure ("dock") for aircraft ("air"). It is less common than the simpler term "hangar" but can be used in technical or descriptive contexts to specify a large, dedicated maintenance facility.

Variants and Related Words

• Hangar (noun): The more common and general term for a building where aircraft are kept. An airdock is a type of large hangar.
• Maintenance hangar (noun): A phrase that describes the primary function of an airdock.

Synonyms

• Hangar
• Aircraft shed

Different Meanings

• There are no other common meanings for "airdock." It specifically refers to a large aircraft shelter.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using "airdock."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hangar
• repair shed