All quay synonyms
quay
Q q noun quay
- dock — any of various weedy plants belonging to the genus Rumex, of the buckwheat family, as R. obtusifolius (bitter dock) or R. acetosa (sour dock) having long taproots.
- dockside — land or area adjoining a dock: We were at the dockside to greet them.
- wharf — a structure built on the shore of or projecting into a harbor, stream, etc., so that vessels may be moored alongside to load or unload or to lie at rest; quay; pier.
- quayside — the area bordering and around a quay or quays.
- jetty — a pier or structure of stones, piles, or the like, projecting into the sea or other body of water to protect a harbor, deflect the current, etc.
- pier — a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
- harbour — a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
- harbor — a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
- seafront — an area, including buildings, along the edge of the sea; waterfront.
- berth — A berth is a bed on a boat, train, or caravan.
- key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- landing — any part of the earth's surface not covered by a body of water; the part of the earth's surface occupied by continents and islands: Land was sighted from the crow's nest.
- levee — (in Great Britain) a public court assembly, held in the early afternoon, at which men only are received.
- slip — to move, flow, pass, or go smoothly or easily; glide; slide: Water slips off a smooth surface.