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strict definition
water transport structure
Fixed or permanent structures in water that assist the navigation or handling of boats and other water transport.
Water transport structures are fixed or permanent structures built in or in the midst of water in order to assist the navigation of boats, rafts, and other forms of water transport.
The structures support waterborne movement and its associated access or vessel handling. Their forms differ according to the part of that process they serve.
A lock enables passage between water sections, while a drydock provides a drainable basin for work on vessels. Both are permanent facilities associated with water transport.
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More specific definitions
4 sub-definitions-
drydock
A basin where water can be drained to accommodate boats for repair or maintenance. -
lock
A gated channel enabling ships to transition between two levels or sections of water. -
pier
A pathway or platform built over a body of water to provide access to the water or objects in it. -
ship elevator
A large structure for lifting ships from one level of water to another level.
Related definitions
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bridge
A transportation structure spanning a gap or water between two points, distinct from connecting parts of buildings. -
dam
A structure built to block or restrict the flow in a natural body of water. -
linear structure
An elevated construction extending along a route, with potential length limited by need and available land or water.