Vocabulary Term Details

Shipbuilding

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipbuilding)

Shipbuilding is the construction of ships and floating vessels. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history. (Wikipedia)

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Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Industry
N/AFishing vessels
Ships

This term is used for the following terms: 
Naval engineering

Approved Date
29-Jul-2013

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