quay vs wharf
wharf vs quayquay and wharf both are nouns.
quay is not a verb while wharf is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| quay | Yes | No | No | No |
| wharf | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
wharf is a hypernym of
quay; that is, wharf is a
word with a broader meaning than quay:
- quay: wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
- wharf: a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
| quay (noun) | wharf (noun) |
|---|---|
| wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline | a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats |
| quay (verb) | wharf (verb) |
|---|---|
| moor at a wharf | |
| discharge at a wharf | |
| come into or dock at a wharf | |
| store on a wharf | |
| provide with a wharf |
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