shipbuilding
n.the business or activity of designing and building large ships.
n.the craft, industry, or occupation of constructing ships and other large vessels. Often refers to the industrial-scale manufacturing of maritime transport.
“The city is famous for its long history of shipbuilding.”
“The government provided subsidies to the shipbuilding industry to help it compete with international manufacturers.”
“Advances in steel production and steam propulsion during the nineteenth century fundamentally transformed shipbuilding from a traditional craft into a massive industrial enterprise.”
“Yet until the mid-20th century, researchers paid relatively little attention to the non-wood materials used in ancient shipbuilding.”
“Around 1760, Barry immigrated to Philadelphia, where he pursued a career in shipbuilding and sailing.”
From ship + building.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.