Definition of Quay

1. Noun. Wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline.

Generic synonyms: Dock, Pier, Wharf, Wharfage

Definition of Quay

1. n. A mole, bank, or wharf, formed toward the sea, or at the side of a harbor, river, or other navigable water, for convenience in loading and unloading vessels.

2. v. t. To furnish with quays.

Definition of Quay

1. Noun. (nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf. ¹

2. Verb. To land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up". ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Quay

1. a wharf [n QUAYS] : QUAYLIKE [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quay

quatuorvirate
quatuorvirates
quave
quaved
quavemire
quavemires
quaver
quavered
quaverer
quaverers
quaverier
quavering
quaveringly
quavers
quavery
quay (current term)
quayage
quayages
quayd
quayed
quaying
quaylike
quayman
quaymen
quays
quayside
quaysides
quazepam
quazinone
qubit

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