droogdok

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Etymology

First attested in the 18th century. Compound of droog +‎ dok.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdroːx.dɔk/
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  • Hyphenation: droog‧dok

Noun

droogdok n (plural droogdokken, diminutive droogdokje n)

  1. drydock
    Het schip ligt in het droogdok voor reparaties. ― The ship is in the drydock for repairs.
    Ze bouwen een nieuw droogdok in de haven. ― They are building a new drydock in the harbor.
    Het kleine drookdokje is ideaal voor kleinere vaartuigen. ― The small drydock is ideal for smaller vessels.
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