noun🔗ShareCale sècheA dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships."The large cargo ship was moved to the drydock for repairs to its hull. "Le grand cargo a été déplacé en cale sèche pour réparer sa coque.nauticalarchitecturevehicletechnologyindustryoceanbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre (un navire) en cale sècheTo place (a ship) in a drydock."The shipyard will drydock the damaged freighter next week for repairs. "Le chantier naval mettra le cargo endommagé en cale sèche la semaine prochaine pour des réparations.nauticalvehiclesailingoceantechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
