Wharf

Definition:

  • (n.) A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually extending from the shore to deep water, so that vessels may lie close alongside to receive and discharge cargo, passengers, etc.; a quay; a pier.
  • (n.) The bank of a river, or the shore of the sea.
  • (v. t.) To guard or secure by a firm wall of timber or stone constructed like a wharf; to furnish with a wharf or wharfs.
  • (v. t.) To place upon a wharf; to bring to a wharf.

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harbour vs. wharf

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mooring vs. wharf

stade vs. wharf

pear vs. wharf

staple vs. wharf

wharf vs. wharfinger

wharf vs. wharfage

staith vs. wharf

shore vs. wharf

jetty vs. wharf

dolphin vs. wharf

dock vs. wharf

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