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shipbreaking

ship·break·ing [ shíp bràyking ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. nautical dismantling of ships for scrap: the dismantling and breaking up of old ships for scrap

2. crime breaking and entering a vessel: the crime of breaking into and entering a ship with the intent to do harm such as stealing


ship·break·er noun
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