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.
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Whistling and cheering, crowds gathered on the concrete dock below.
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The morgue that serves La Guaira is makeshift—a white tent on a dock lined with body bags and coffins.
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Francis had waited over an hour in the relentless heat just at the pier alone.
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New retail openings in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, a takeover of the pier at Hôtel Martinez and the launch of the 72-metre ALO Voyage yacht together signal something much bigger than summer brand theatre.
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“Quay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quay. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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