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quays

noun

plural of quay

as in docks

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

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Recent Examples of quays Wine is embedded in the city’s architecture, history and daily life, from grand 18th-century façades to the bustling quays of the Garonne. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025 Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels. — Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025

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In the book and film, Julián works with his father, Mateo (Andrés Velencoso), owning historic local docks in Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Saltwater speeds up rust and wear, plants need regular care, docks face storms and tides, and equipment like generators, solar panels, and desalination systems will eventually need replacing.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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But in 1820, Shippingport had about 600 residents, three wharves for steamboats, taverns and a flour mill.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Aug. 2026
The redevelopment would change that by extending and upgrading existing wharves and dredging areas around the docks.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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After years of analysis, Caltrans has decided to weave strong micropiles into the 499 aging piles that now support the bridge’s piers, said Allan Kosup, chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11 in San Diego and Imperial counties.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
The 1982-83 winter season, which coincided with a very strong El Niño, was historically destructive for California’s coast, with storms wrecking the Santa Monica and Seal Beach piers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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