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quay

quay

 
 
pronunciation:
ki
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part of speech: noun
definition: a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships.
The fishing boats piled their catch on the quay.
synonyms:
jetty, pier, wharf
similar words:
dock
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The words quay and key sound alike but have different meanings.
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  boat