navy yard

/ˌneɪvi ˈjɑrd/
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Other forms: navy yards

Definitions of navy yard
  1. noun
    a military shipyard
    synonyms: naval shipyard
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    examples:
    Charlestown Navy Yard
    the navy yard in Boston where the frigate `Constitution' is anchored
    type of:
    shipyard
    a workplace where ships are built or repaired
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