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

Words with a similar meaning to wharf:

• dock
• pier
• quay
• jetty

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