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- pronunciation:
- worf
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
wharfs, wharves |
definition: |
a structure built along a shore, and often into the water, at which boats can be docked and loaded or unloaded; pier; quay.
- synonyms:
- dock, jetty, pier, quay
- similar words:
- dockside, landing, marina, mole
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related words: |
anchorage, port |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
wharfs, wharfing, wharfed |
definition 1: |
to dock (a ship) at a wharf.
- synonyms:
- berth, dock
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definition 2: |
to bring or store on a wharf.
- similar words:
- berth, store
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definition 3: |
to provide a wharf or wharves for.
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