Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cais
noun
/kaɪs/
Definition
A structure built on the shore of a harbor where ships can load and unload cargo.
Examples
- The cais was bustling with activity as the cargo ships arrived.
- Fishermen gathered at the cais early in the morning to prepare for their day.
- Many tourists took photographs of the scenic cais at sunset.
Meaning
In maritime contexts, a cais refers to a platform or area alongside a body of water designed for docking vessels and facilitating the transfer of goods and passengers.
Synonyms
- dock
- jetty
- pier
- wharf