Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quay
noun
/kiː/
Definition
A structure built alongside a body of water where ships can dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
Examples
- We watched the ships come and go from the quay.
- The goods were stacked high on the quay, ready for shipment.
- The quay was bustling with activity as fishermen prepared their boats.
Meaning
A quay is a platform on the shore of a harbor where ships are brought in for loading and unloading.
Synonyms
- dock
- wharf
- pier
- jetty
