Vocabulary Entry

wharf

|noun • verb

noun

A structure built on the shore of a harbor where ships dock to load and unload.

Example Sentences

"The cargo ship was anchored at the wharf."

"Tourists enjoyed watching the sunset from the wharf."

"The city invested in renovating the old wharf to attract more visitors."

verb

Example Sentences

"The town decided to wharf the river to facilitate trade."

"Plans were made to wharf the area to better support local fishermen."

"They will wharf the docks for the new fishing fleet."