wharf
noun
, ˈwȯrf\
, ˈwȯrvz \
also wharfs
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dock, float, jetty, landing, levee, pier, quai, quay
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These kinds of cloaking structures could one day help reduce drag on ships or submarines, or protect ships at a port or wharf from potential damage from strong waves. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Novel “invisibility cloaks” for water waves leave no telltale wakes or drag," 13 Aug. 2019 Shortly after the Civil War, Clay Springs had a wharf, warehouse and several houses. — Joy Wallace Dickinson, orlandosentinel.com, "Wekiva or Wekiwa, springs spell cool relief in summer," 11 Aug. 2019 The Bennington at the time of the accident was lying in the stream just off the Commercial wharf at the foot of H Street. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "From the Archives: In 1905 the gunboat Bennington exploded in San Diego harbor," 21 July 2019 Another vivid landscape can be seen by walking down Captain's Row, with its cobblestone street and vibrantly painted Federal houses built by 18th century sea captains who docked their ships along Alexandria's wharves. — Patti Nickell, Dallas News, "History comes to life in vibrant Alexandria, Va.," 30 July 2019 Another vivid landscape can be seen by walking down Captain’s Row with its cobblestone street and vibrantly painted Federal houses built by 18th century sea captains who docked their ships along Alexandria’s wharves. — Patti Nickell, chicagotribune.com, "Near the nation’s capital, Alexandria offers history come to vibrant life," 1 July 2019 Stag Bar, recognizable by its black exterior walls, is a centerpiece of the wharf area by the Newport Pier and has operated since 1914. — Hillary Davis, latimes.com, "Newport’s Stag Bar gets OK to boost customer capacity by 25%," 21 June 2019 Stay in the city's old wharf district, the Bryggen; and visit the fish market—a gathering spot for merchants since the 13th century. — National Geographic, "Norway High School Expedition," 17 June 2019 Anyone working in this building, literally located on the waterfront and on an old wharf site, will be treated to some sweet views of the harbor. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore's Harbor Point becomes a Cinderella story for an industrial site people once avoided," 15 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wharf.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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