wharf

/wɔrf/
noun
  1. A structure built along the shore or projecting into the water where ships can dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
    • The old wharf was rebuilt after the hurricane damaged it.
    • The fishing boats tied up at the wharf to sell their catch.
    • We walked along the wharf and watched the cargo being unloaded from the ship.
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