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shipbuilding

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Noun — The industry or process of designing and constructing ships.

How to use shipbuilding

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shipbuilding industry shipbuilding yard

Etymology

A straightforward compound of ship and building.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shipbuilding” mean?

The word “shipbuilding” means the industry or process of designing and constructing ships. In plain terms, the trade of making ships.

How do you use “shipbuilding” in a sentence?

Here is “shipbuilding” used in a sentence: “The town's economy depended almost entirely on shipbuilding.”

What part of speech is “shipbuilding”?

“Shipbuilding” is a noun.

Is “shipbuilding” a common word?

“Shipbuilding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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