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Meaning of "shipwright" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHIPWRIGHT

shipwright  [ˈʃɪpˌraɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHIPWRIGHT

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Shipwright is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHIPWRIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

shipwright

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. Shipbuilding and ship repairs, both commercial and military, are referred to as "naval engineering". The construction of boats is a similar activity called boat building. The dismantling of ships is called ship breaking.

Definition of shipwright in the English dictionary

The definition of shipwright in the dictionary is an artisan skilled in one or more of the tasks required to build vessels.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHIPWRIGHT


birthright
ˈbɜːθˌraɪt
cartwright
ˈkɑːtˌraɪt
copyright
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪt
cordierite
ˈkɔːdɪəˌraɪt
diorite
ˈdaɪəˌraɪt
downright
ˈdaʊnˌraɪt
forthright
ˈfɔːθˌraɪt
laterite
ˈlætəˌraɪt
meteorite
ˈmiːtɪəˌraɪt
millwright
ˈmɪlˌraɪt
outright
ˈaʊtˌraɪt
playwright
ˈpleɪˌraɪt
Plowright
ˈplaʊˌraɪt
sphalerite
ˈsfæləˌraɪt
sybarite
ˈsɪbəˌraɪt
typewrite
ˈtaɪpˌraɪt
underwrite
ˈʊndəˌraɪt
upright
ˈʌpˌraɪt
wainwright
ˈweɪnˌraɪt
wheelwright
ˈwiːlˌraɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHIPWRIGHT

shipping container
shipping department
shipping documents
shipping forecast
shipping industry
shipping lane
shipping line
shipping losses
shipping ton
shippo
shippon
shippound
shipshape
shipshape and Bristol fashion
shipside
shipway
shipworm
shipwreck
shipwrecked
shipyard

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHIPWRIGHT

all right
all-right
alright
bright
by right
eight
Enright
eyebright
eyes right
far right
far-right
fright
half-right
in one´s own right
right
see someone right
she´ll be right
stage fright
the right
too right
wright

Synonyms and antonyms of shipwright in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shipwright» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHIPWRIGHT

Find out the translation of shipwright to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shipwright from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shipwright» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

造船
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

shipwright
570 millions of speakers

English

shipwright
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोतकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غرق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кораблестроитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

carpinteiro naval
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাহাজ-নির্মাতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

charpentier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengarang kapal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schiffbauer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

造船工
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조선공
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shipwright
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thợ đóng tàu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

shipwright
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जहाजे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gemi yapımcısı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maestro d´ascia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

shipwright
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кораблебудівник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

constructor de nave
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ναυπηγός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skuit bouwer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skeppsbyggare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Shipwright
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shipwright

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHIPWRIGHT»

The term «shipwright» is normally little used and occupies the 114.464 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHIPWRIGHT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shipwright

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHIPWRIGHT»

Discover the use of shipwright in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shipwright and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Shipwright
Describes a day in the life of a shipbuider, discussing training, key figures in the field, and steps to building a ship.
Laurie Krebs, 2004
2
Model Shipwright 144
Since its launch in 1972, this quarterly journal has been regarded as the world's leading ship modelling publication.
John Bowen, 2008
3
The Female Shipwright
Destitution, betrayal and amorous encounters all play a part in this intriguing tale."--Dust jacket.
Mary Lacy, Margarette Lincoln, 2008
4
Shipwright 2013: The International Annual of Maritime ...
The 20 articles in Shipwright 2013 focus on “scratch-built” model shipbuilding, as well as restoration, archaeology, historical research, and marine art, including new research and builds, plus sections on Modeller's Draughts, Book News ...
John Bowen, Jean Hood, 2013
5
Model Shipwright: An Anthology 1972-1997
Twenty-five memorable articles covering a broad range of ship types and construction methods.
John Bowen, 1997
6
The Shipwright's Trade
THE SHIPBUILDERS ASSISTANT OR SOME ESSAYS TOWARDS COMPLEATING THE ART OF MARINE ARCHITECTURE the first text-book1 for shipwrights was written by William Sutherland, who calls himself shipwright and mariner.
7
Uncharted: Story for a Shipwright
When a peculiar young woman shows up at the Wesley House Bed and Breakfast with a battered suitcase and stories to tell, shipwright Sam Wesley isn't sure if she's incredibly imaginative or just plain delusional.
J. Chicoine, 2013
8
U.K. taxation and intellectual property
The second edition of this practical guide to the relationship between intellectual property rights and the UK tax system deals with all aspects of this complex area of the law.
Adrian Shipwright, Jeffrey W. Price, 1996
9
British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603-1714: Design, ...
bm. Purchased from Capt. ?Richard Vittles. Discarded c. . Supply Chatham Dyd. [ M/Shipwright Robert Lee] Dimensions & tons: ft in, ft in x ft in x ft in. bm. L: ... To Sheerness . Became Sheerness Waterboat c.. BU . Unity II [hoy] Chatham Dyd.
Rif Winfield, 2010
10
The poll for the election of a member of Parliament for the ...
Hicks, hlockmaker, William, shipwright,. Keggin John, Kelly Barnahas, Edward, Edward, Hugh, James, James, . James, John, John, Matthias, - — Philip, Rohert, Thomas, Kelsall John, Kendall John, Thomas, Thomas, Kendrick Thomas, ...
‎1830

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHIPWRIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shipwright is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Shipwright Talley wants to be port commissioner
Diana Talley is starting her campaign for a Port of Port Townsend Commission seat with a promise to expand public input into port district business. Talley, 63, is ... «Port Townsend Leader, Jul 15»
2
Richard O'Keeffe: Shipwright/Docent, Matthew Turner Project
As a working shipwright and part-time docent on the ship, Richard O'Keeffe is quick to tell you that this is a “once in a lifetime project,” that he is lucky to be ... «Marinscope Community Newspapers, May 15»
3
'Totally Unique'--Mystic Seaport Shipwrights Restoring Mayflower II
This article and video shows how Mystic Seaport's shipwrights and staff ... The senior shipwright shared info on Mystic Seaport's latest renovation project in the ... «Patch.com, Apr 15»
4
Brian Cumby, shipwright - obituary
Brian Cumby, who has died aged 64, was a shipwright who led an international team of volunteers to build a full-size 50 ft-long replica of a Bronze Age boat, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
5
Who Knows More About Working Wood, Furniture Designers or …
So some of you may be interested to see Tips from a Shipwright, a YouTube channel that shows what these salty saw-wielding builders do and know. Filmmaker ... «Core77.com, Mar 15»
6
Shipwright takes on Western Flyer restoration
Mark Stout, with his Scow Bay Boats business located at the Port of Port Townsend Boatyard, has been hired to oversee the Western Flyer's restoration. "Yes, it's ... «Port Townsend Leader, Mar 15»
7
Shipwright launches business making personalised wooden items
A SHIPWRIGHT who specialises in classic yacht restoration has started up a business making personalised wooden items such as benches, swing seats and ... «Gazette Series, Mar 15»
8
Shipwright who worked on HMS Plymouth and Ark Royal died of …
A FORMER shipwright who worked on the HMS Ark Royal, HMS Hermes and HMS Plymouth died as a result of his regular contact with asbestos, an inquest ... «Plymouth Herald, Sep 14»
9
Fears as gunman Dan Pilcher circles Shipwright's Arms pub in Oare …
Derek Coles and wife Ruth locked themselves in the Shipwright's Arms, in Oare, as loner Dan Pilcher paraded the perimeter with his father's air rifle. «Kent Online, Sep 14»
10
Historic boat restorers want to bolster Tasmania's shipwright skills
"We will use the restoration process to hire new shipwright apprentices," he said. ... re-establishment of the shipwright craft would create opportunities for young ... «ABC Online, Aug 14»

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