in dock

Frequency: 6.78.8 per million words

Used when a ship is being repaired or serviced in a dry dock.

dockPREPOSITION (place for ships)

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Examples (10)

  • The ship is in dock for repairs.
  • Our cargo vessel will be in dock for maintenance next week.
  • The luxury yacht has been in dock since the engine failure.
  • While the ferry is in dock, passengers must use alternative transport.
  • The cruise ship was in dock for three days for routine servicing.
  • The fishing boat remains in dock until the hull damage is fixed.
  • When the oil tanker is in dock, workers inspect every system thoroughly.
  • The naval destroyer will be in dock for two months for upgrades.
  • The container ship stayed in dock longer than expected due to complications.
  • Several vessels are currently in dock awaiting scheduled maintenance.