1. plural of boatyard; places where boats are built, repaired, or stored
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The coastal town has three boatyards that service fishing vessels.
• Many boatyards offer winter storage for recreational boats.
• The old boatyards were converted into waterfront condominiums.
• Local boatyards employ skilled craftsmen who specialize in wooden boat restoration.
• Hurricane damage forced several boatyards to relocate inland.
• The boatyards along the harbor were busy preparing yachts for the sailing season.