CEFR B2

wharf

noun

Meaning

A structure built along the shore of a harbor or river where ships dock to load and unload goods.

Examples

The crane operator spent all morning moving containers from the cargo ship onto the wharf.
Fishermen gathered on the wharf at dawn to prepare their nets for the day.

Synonyms: dock, pier, quay, jetty

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wharf (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /wɔːrf/

Definition

A structure built along the shore of a harbor or river where ships dock to load and unload goods.

Examples

The crane operator spent all morning moving containers from the cargo ship onto the wharf.
Fishermen gathered on the wharf at dawn to prepare their nets for the day.
The city council approved a budget to repair the decaying wharf before the winter storms arrived.

Synonyms of wharf

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