Wharfage

/wˈɔːfɪd‍ʒ/

/wˈɔːɹfɪdʒ/

[noun]

Wharfage

[NOUN]

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

synonyms : dock

pier

wharf

a fee charged for the use of a wharf or quay

synonyms : quayage

Examples

1. As we entered the anchorage a melancholy sight appeared, 20 ocean steamers loaded with supplies and military stores lay awaiting unloading and had been so for weeks, so devoid was Basra of wharfage, port labor, of port craft to handle all that was now pouring into the river.

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