Wharf (Noun)
Meaning
A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old wooden wharf had been rebuilt after the storm to make it safer and more sturdy for the fishing boats.
- At sunset, the wharf was filled with people strolling and taking in the views of the harbor.
- The cargo ships docked at the wharf and unloaded their goods onto the waiting trucks.
- Locals would often sit on the wharf and dangle their fishing lines into the water, waiting for a bite.
- The historic wharf in the town center had been restored to its former glory and was now a popular tourist attraction.