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 This portrait was captured during a night dive beneath a busy fishing and ferry wharf in Sydney Harbour. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Frisby Cellars stayed on the wharf, but moved into a larger space at the former Waterman’s Restaurant. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025 There, manu jumpers leap from bridges, wharves and diving platforms to make the giant splashes. Daehyun Choi, The Conversation, 16 May 2025 Doxiadis, who was retained by the Riverside Commission as the project's lead architect, released a final design for a plaza, parking garage and wharf, all of which would cost about $13.5 million to put up. Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wharf
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Noun
  • Among them are landing dock ships, helicopter carriers, and specialized landing barges that analysts say would spearhead a cross-strait assault.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The charging dock is sleek and works fast, keeping the vacuum accessible.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Preparation guidance from the NWS includes avoiding not just swimming, but also staying off piers and other shoreline structures that may be subject to unexpected waves or currents.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 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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“Wharf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wharf. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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