astillero

Spanish

Etymology

astilla +‎ -ero

Noun

astillero m (plural astilleros)

1. shipyard, boatyard (for initial construction)
2. dockyard (for repair ships and boats)
3. rack for the storage of lances and other polearms

Derived terms

• astillero de demolición (“demolition yard, ship-breaking yard; automobile-breaking yard”)

Descendants

• Portuguese: estaleiro