Definition of Wharf

a platform built on or along water where ships can load/unload goods or passengers

Examples of Wharf in a sentence

A large wharf was built on the bay next to the shipbuilding facility.  🔊

The boat was not secured to the wharf and floated back out to sea.  🔊

Many ships dock on the platform daily, making this wharf a very busy place.  🔊

The large wharf can hold at least three ships for docking and unloading at one time.  🔊

Because vessels were caught bringing illegal weapons to the doc, the wharf was shut down for investigation.  🔊

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