quay
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- pronunciation:
- ki
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships.
The fishing boats piled their catch on the quay.- synonyms:
- jetty, pier, wharf
- similar words:
- dock
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| related words: |
port |
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The words
quay and
key sound alike but have different meanings.