careenage

/kəˈriːnɪdʒ/; /kəˈrɛnɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A careenage is a dock or slip for careening a ship, or a place where a ship can be beached for repairs.

“The old sailing ship was taken to the careenage for its annual maintenance and repairs.”

Synonyms

  • dry dock
  • slip

Antonyms

  • launching site