Shipwright

Pronunciation: /ʃɪp.raɪt/

Definitions of shipwright

noun a person who builds and repairs ships

Example Sentences

A1 A shipwright is a person who builds ships.

A2 The shipwright carefully crafted the wooden hull of the boat.

B1 The shipwright used traditional methods to construct the vessel.

B2 The shipwright's expertise in shipbuilding was evident in the intricate design of the yacht.

C1 The renowned shipwright was commissioned to build a replica of a historic warship.

C2 The shipwright's meticulous attention to detail resulted in a seaworthy vessel that sailed effortlessly across the ocean.

Examples of shipwright in a Sentence

formal The shipwright carefully crafted the wooden hull of the ship.

informal The shipwright is a master at building boats.

slang Yo, that shipwright dude can build a sick boat!

figurative She was a shipwright of words, carefully constructing her novel with precision.

Grammatical Forms of shipwright

• past tense: shipwrighted
• plural: shipwrights
• comparative: more shipwright
• superlative: most shipwright
• present tense: shipwrights
• future tense: will shipwright
• perfect tense: have shipwrighted
• continuous tense: is shipwrighting
• singular: shipwright
• positive degree: shipwright
• infinitive: to shipwright
• gerund: shipwrighting
• participle: shipwrighted

Origin and Evolution of shipwright

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shipwright' originated from Old English, where 'ship' referred to a boat or vessel and 'wright' meant a worker or craftsman.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'shipwright' has continued to be used to refer to a skilled craftsman who builds or repairs ships, reflecting the enduring importance of shipbuilding throughout history.