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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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The first known use of wharf was before the 12th century

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“Wharf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wharf. Accessed 28 Sep. 2020.

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