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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 The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Staff picks up guests from the nearby ferry wharf in sporty Jeeps for ease of arrival—a nice homey touch (one of many here) that segues perfectly into a welcome drink in the sun that will remind you to slow down into island time. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The concerned wharf staff forwarded the package to the office of the carrier of record, Wells Fargo and Co. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 An official commissioner of confiscation seized his Philadelphia home and wharf, which were worth thousands of pounds, along with his land in Chester County. — Kimberly Nath, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wharf

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The one-story warehouse includes 81 dock-high doors and four grade-level doors, featuring 36-foot clear heights and more than 200 trailer parking spaces.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
City staff supports project City staff told the planning commission on Wednesday that the project calls for adding an outdoor storage area, loading docks, and reestablishing the median at the entrance on Gillham road that was removed years ago.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of dock

Noun

Stroll the pier, cast a fishing line, or settle in for one of the Gulf Coast’s most spectacular sunsets.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
The audience will be setting out beach towels on the sand south of the pier, with a footprint that extends down about a half-mile to Bay Street, with a secondary stage and plenty of food and other attractions along the oceanside paths.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of pier

Noun

And, the river quay at sunset was the perfect location for Officine Générale.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
As golden hour sets in, find a spot along the quay for a sundowner — a glass of white port with tonic over ice is a local favorite — and watch the light shift over the Dom Luís I Bridge.

— Sarah Bisacca, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026

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