as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
docked the ferry at the quay to let the passengers off
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Recent Examples of quay
Blast damage in the lower left section of a quay in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on Tuesday.
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Colin Sheeley,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.
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Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Colin Sheeley,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo.
—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.
—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quay
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Vanuatu has received large loans and aid from China for buildings, wharves and other infrastructure.
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The father wanted nets and the smell of the wharf.
Noun
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The animal eventually crawled under a dock.
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Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes.
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Visit the butterfly exhibit and enjoy some of Chicago's iconic Rainbow Cone on the pier.
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On the west side, the street along the harbor is chockablock with venues catering to tourists and daytrippers come to enjoy the pier and small beaches.
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“Quay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quay. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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