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quay

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of quay

a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers

  • docked the ferry at the quay to let the passengers off
Synonyms of quay

dock, float, jetty, landing, levee, pier, quai, wharf
Words Related to quay

berth, mooring, slip

embarcadero [West]

dockyard, marina, quayage, shipyard, wharfage

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