quay

The definition of a quay is a wharf or platform built into the water and used to load or unload ships or other sea vessels.

(noun)

A concrete or stone dock for loading boats is an example of a quay.

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See quay in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a wharf, usually of concrete or stone, for use in loading and unloading ships

Origin: ME kei < MFr cai < Celt (as in Welsh cae & Bret kai, enclosure) < IE base *kagh-, to enclose > hedge: E sp. infl. by Fr quai (OFr cai), of same orig.

See quay in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A wharf or reinforced bank where ships are loaded or unloaded.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English keye

Origin: , from Old North French cai

Origin: , of Celtic origin

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