Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-wharves
Noun
/ðə wɔrvz/
Definition
The wharves refer to platforms built along the shore for loading and unloading ships.
Examples
- The workers unloaded the cargo at the wharves.
- Fishing boats were tied up at the wharves early in the morning.
- They constructed new wharves to accommodate larger vessels.
Meaning
Specifically, wharves are structures that provide access to ships for the purpose of transferring goods to and from the land.
Synonyms
- Docks
- Quays
- Piers
