Associations to the word «Quay»

Pictures for the word «Quay»

Wiktionary

QUAY, noun. (nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.
QUAY, verb. To land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up".

Dictionary definition

QUAY, noun. Wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline.

Wise words

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