wharf

/wɔːf/noun

A structure built along a shore or riverbank where ships can dock and load or unload.

Example sentence

“Fishermen unloaded their catch onto the wharf at dawn.”

The usual plural is 'wharves', like knife and knives. Now common in waterfront place names such as Canary Wharf.

Related words

dockA weed of the burdock family, or the broad leaves it produces.anchorA heavy device lowered from a ship to grip the bottom of the water and keep the vessel from drifting.pierA platform on pillars that extends from the shore over the water, used for docking boats or walking out over the sea.sailboatA boat that moves through the water using a sail and the wind.lighthouseA tall structure with a bright light at the top, built to guide ships and warn them of danger.yachtA sleek, lightweight boat used for pleasure cruising or racing, fitted with sails though frequently driven by an engine.