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wharf

noun

ˈ(h)wȯrf

Definition of wharf

as in dock

a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers tied the rowboat up at the wharf

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Recent Examples of wharf At the wharf, mento bands would sing to the endless stream of tourists disembarking from cruise ships. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Stroll around the wharf and its eclectic businesses, or get out on the water with whale watching expeditions, sailing cruises, fishing and lobstering tours, and day trips and ferry rides to explore Casco Bay and its stunning islands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026 When not enjoying the beautiful trappings and luxury amenities of the hotel, walk over to Stearns Wharf, the oldest working wood wharf in California, where views of the Santa Ynez Mountains meet the Pacific. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Shaking from a quake could damage wharves, piers, buildings and roadway above the seawall. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wharf

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The board of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was considering whether to adopt regulations allowing private docks to extend to 1,500 feet in length — about the length of five football fields.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026
According to a compilation of both ports’ daily rail reports from The Dwell, 34,592 import containers were awaiting on-dock rail service on Tuesday.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dock

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Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.

— Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Predicting wave power Eco Wave Power already uses floating devices attached to piers and breakwaters to generate electricity from ocean waves.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of pier

Noun

The expansion will lengthen the quay and add 15 cranes, allowing the terminal to handle two large container ships at once and cutting turnaround times by up to half, the company said.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Three Yemeni government sources told Reuters air defenses were engaging drones launched by the Houthis toward the commercial quay and storage in the port.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

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