English to French Meaning of wharf - quai

Wharf :

quai

noun

quai, mouillage, Ghat, défaut, échouer, Dock, traversier, jetée

Wharf :: quai

← Whang

what →

Share This

Definitions of wharf in English

Noun(1) a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
Verb(1) provide with a wharf(2) store on a wharf(3) discharge at a wharf(4) come into or dock at a wharf(5) moor at a wharf

Examples of wharf in English

(1) The docks stretched the width of the town, from wall to wall, a cobbled waterfront avenue with two wharves jutting out into the bay, embraced by the arms of the breakwater.(2) Gold was vital to a city like New York, where stevedores daily handled huge amounts of cargo at its many docks, wharves and piers.(3) Divers from Britain, Australia and the United States are continuing to check the wharves and jetties of Umm Qasr port.(4) In an interview, Clifford Palacio said that employment included work in the fields and also on wharves loading ships.(5) In order to catch a better glimpse of the radiant whaling boat, Kirstle and Tashi both ran down the wharves to the dock where she was to land.(6) The church of St Clement Danes also lays claim to being the inspiration for the lyrics, also by dint of citrus fruits being unloaded at the nearby wharves .(7) Its wharves and shipyards were busy throughout most of the Revolution, but were particularly active in the decades following the end of the war.(8) Scallop prices to fishermen are dropping, and there is still a major concern about wharves in our area.(9) It was shipped from the wharves on the property of the planters, since roads were primarily muddy paths and nearly all plantations were near the water.(10) In addition there are historic artifacts, submerged wharves and docks, and natural features like caves and reefs to explore.(11) Under the plan, the district of old warehouses, wharves and homes will be transformed into a modern business area, a shipping centre and a historic tourist spot.(12) Sydney's several wharves and quays, given such vibrant new life, draw huge crowds.(13) It now services ships and submarines alongside the wharves to ensure personnel are dentally deployable under the conditions of individual readiness.(14) For thirty years Australian meatworkers have been picketing ships and wharves in an effort to protect their livelihoods from the live sheep export trade.(15) They may have owned and operated lighters to transport goods from their private wharves to ships anchored in the bay of Smyrna and vice versa.(16) For generations, fishermen have been leaving Nova Scotian harbours from the same wharves .

Related Phrases of wharf

Related Phrases of wharf

Synonyms

Noun

1. quay ::

quai

2. pier ::

jetée

3. dock ::

Dock

4. berth ::

couchette

5. landing ::

atterrissage

6. jetty ::

jetée

7. harbor ::

port

8. dockyard ::

chantier

9. marina ::

Marina

10. harborside ::

Harbourside

Verb

11. berth ::

couchette

12. moor ::

lande

Different Forms

wharf

Word Example from TV Shows

like you're trying to attract sailors by the WHARF.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 23

Examples of wharf from TV Shows

like you're trying to attract sailors by the WHARF.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 23

English to French Dictionary: wharf

Meaning and definitions of wharf, translation in French language for wharf with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of wharf in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'wharf'

What wharf means in French, wharf meaning in French, wharf definition, examples and pronunciation of wharf in French language.

English to French Dictionary: wharf

Meaning and definitions of wharf, translation in French language for wharf with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of wharf in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'wharf'

What wharf means in French, wharf meaning in French, wharf definition, examples and pronunciation of wharf in French language.