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Shipbuilder

A person whose occupation is to construct ships and other vessels; a naval architect; a shipwright.

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Builder 76% connected

One who builds; one whose occupation is to build, as a carpenter, a shipwright, or a mason.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Business 76% connected

That which busies one, or that which engages the time, attention, or labor of any one, as his principal concern or interest, whether for a longer or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Concern 76% connected

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Constructor 76% connected

A constructer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wright 76% connected

One who is engaged in a mechanical or manufacturing business; an artificer; a workman; a manufacturer; a mechanic; esp., a worker in wood; -- now chi…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shipwright 92% connected

One whose occupation is to construct ships; a builder of ships or other vessels.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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