QUAY


Meaning of QUAY in English

I. ˈkē, ˈk(w)ā noun

( -s )

Etymology: alteration (influenced by French quai quay, from Old French cai ) of earlier key, from Middle English, from Middle French cai, from Old French, of Celtic origin; akin to Cornish kē hedge, fence — more at hedge

: a stretch of paved and strengthened bank or a solid artificial landing place (as of stone) made along or parallel to the side of a navigable water for convenience in loading and unloading ships

Synonyms: see wharf

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: to furnish with a quay

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