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wharf Definition and Meaning in English (wharf definition)

noun
Synonyms:dockpierquay
Quick Answer • Definition

Wharf definition: A level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload cargo or passengers.

Definitions of Wharf

  1. 1noun

    A level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload cargo or passengers.

Example Sentences

“The ship docked at the old wooden wharf to unload its cargo.”

“Many fishing boats were tied up along the wharf.”

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past tensewharfed
past participlewharfed
gerundwharfing

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Wharf definition: A level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload cargo or passengers.
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