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molo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dock noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
  • jetty noun A narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
  • mole noun A small, raised, often dark spot on the skin.
  • pier noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
  • wharf noun A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.

Senses

molo is used for these senses in English:

  • dock (US, nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading.
  • jetty A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
  • mole (nautical) A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.
  • pier A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

dock — full definition

  1. noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
  2. verb To bring a ship into a dock, or for a spacecraft to connect to another craft or station.
  3. verb To deduct an amount from someone's pay or score as a penalty.
  4. noun The enclosed area in a courtroom where the accused sits during a trial.
  5. noun A weedy plant with broad leaves, traditionally rubbed on nettle stings.

jetty — full definition

  1. noun A narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
  2. noun A part of a building, usually an upper floor, that projects out over the storey beneath it.
  3. adj Deep black, like the mineral jet.
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