Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hithe

Noun
/hɪθ/
Definition
A term referring to a landing place or a small dock, often used for boats.
Examples
  • The fisherman carefully rowed his boat to the hithe at sunset.
  • After a long day on the river, they finally reached the hithe.
Meaning
A place where vessels can land or be moored, typically on a river or at the coast.
Synonyms
  • Landing
  • Dock
  • Pier
  • Quay