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wharf 1. a platform of timber, stone, concrete, etc., built parallel to the waterfront at a harbour or navigable river for the docking, loading, and unloading of ships 2. the wharves NZ the working area of a dock 3. an obsolete word for shore wharf [′wȯrf] (civil engineering) A structure of open construction built parallel to the shoreline; used by vessels to receive and discharge passengers and cargo. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He towed his ark around the Solano Wharf and into the big bight at Turner's Shipyard. But, madam, it is needless; from the wharf to the hotel, as you observe, extends an unbroken line of prostrate newspaper men who crave the honour of having you walk upon them. Floating on before me, the child led the way to a wharf crowded with travelers and their luggage. |
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