This is the 10450th most frequent Russian word.
верфь
Shipyard.
In this sentence, 'верфь' denotes a physical location specialized in shipbuilding or repair.
На верфи строят корабли.
Ships are built at the shipyard.
Here, 'верфь' refers to a historic site, emphasizing its previous function.
Старую верфь превратили в музей.
The old shipyard was transformed into a museum.
In this case, 'верфь' represents an active place of industry and planning for new ships.