ship building
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Definition
Noun: The industry, activity, or process of designing and constructing ships and other large watercraft.
Usage
This noun refers to the entire industrial and technical field. It is typically used in a general or collective sense. * The city's economy was historically dependent on ship building. * Advances in ship building have made modern vessels much safer. * He works in ship building.
Advanced Usage
- "The art of ship building": This phrase emphasizes the traditional skill and craftsmanship involved.
- The museum exhibit showcased the ancient art of ship building.
Variants and Related Words
- Shipbuilder (n): A person or company that designs and builds ships.
- He is a master shipbuilder.
- Shipyard (n): A place where ships are built and repaired.
- The new naval vessel was constructed in a large shipyard.
Synonyms
- Naval architecture: (More technical) The engineering discipline dealing with the design of ships.
- Ship construction: A near-identical term for the process of building a ship.
Related Phrases
- Ship building industry: The commercial and industrial sector dedicated to constructing ships.
- The ship building industry is a major employer in the region.
Noun
- the construction of ships