wharf

noun
UK: /wɔːf/
US: /wɔːrf/

  1. A level area where ships can load and unload goods.

    1. The ship tied up at the wharf.
    2. Workers loaded cargo onto trucks at the busy wharf, preparing for distribution.

  2. A structure built on the shore of a harbor or river so that ships can come alongside to load and unload cargo and passengers.

    1. We walked along the wharf looking at the boats.
    2. The old fishing wharf, now a tourist attraction, offered stunning views of the harbor.

Synonyms

pier dock quay jetty
wharf transitive-verb

  1. To moor or secure a vessel to a wharf.

    1. The boat will wharf at the pier.
    2. The captain decided to wharf the ship overnight due to the incoming storm.

  2. To bring something to or load something from a wharf.

    1. They wharfed the goods quickly.
    2. The crew wharfed the supplies efficiently, ensuring minimal delays for the departing vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wharf" in English means: A level area where ships can load and unload goods., A structure built on the shore of a harbor or river so that ships can come alongside to load and unload cargo and passengers..

The phonetic transcription of "wharf" is /wɔːf/ in British English and /wɔːrf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wharf": pier, dock, quay, jetty.

Example usage of "wharf": "The ship tied up at the wharf.". More examples on the page.