History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
berth

a sleeping place in a train, ship etc

harbor; bunk

breakwater

a structure built out into the sea to make the water in a harbour calm

jetty

dam

a mother of some kinds of four-footed animals, e.g. horses

embankment, wall

dike

a ditch (used for carrying away water from land)

embankment

dock

a place in a criminal court for the prisoner; a place in a harbour, river etc where ships are (un)loaded or repaired

waterfront

dyke

dike

embankment

hammock

a hanging bed made of canvas or a network of ropes

harbor; bunk

pier

a structure of wood, iron etc built out into the sea as a landing-stage or for walking on for pleasure; a pillar supporting a bridge etc

support; place for boats

quay

a flat area to which ships are tied up for loading and unloading

dock

wall

an upright solid structure of stone, brick etc forming one of the sides of a building or room, or used to enclose, divide or protect something (including land)

obstruction, divider

wharf

a wooden or stone structure at which ships (un)load cargo

boat storage

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