Examples from literature

• Arriving here, the vessels went at once into dry dock while a force of men who were in waiting proceeded to clean and paint the hulls, while stores and provisions to last three months were assembled. 
• Four dry docks open into the floating harbour. 
• It is free from ice the entire year, and has a little cove or bay that could be converted into a dry dock at small expense. 
• It is, however, a shaft that cannot be inspected except when in dry dock, and has to be disconnected from the propeller, and drawn inside for examination at periods suggested by experience. 
• The boat is good for many a trip yet, though it is true, as you know, that she is to go into dry dock for overhauling on her return.