noun
- plural of shipwright; skilled craftspeople who build and repair ships
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The shipwrights worked tirelessly to complete the vessel before winter.
- Experienced shipwrights are essential for maintaining the fleet.
- The shipyard employed dozens of skilled shipwrights.
- Traditional shipwrights use both modern tools and ancient techniques.
- The shipwrights carefully inspected the hull for damage.
- Local shipwrights have been building boats for generations.