埠頭 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dock noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
- pier noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
- quay noun A stone or concrete platform built along water where boats load and unload.
- wharf noun A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.
Senses
埠頭 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.
- pier A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
- quay (nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.
- wharf (nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.
dock — full definition
- noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
- verb To bring a ship into a dock, or for a spacecraft to connect to another craft or station.
- verb To deduct an amount from someone's pay or score as a penalty.
- noun The enclosed area in a courtroom where the accused sits during a trial.
- noun A weedy plant with broad leaves, traditionally rubbed on nettle stings.
pier — full definition
- noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
- noun A supporting column, such as one holding up a bridge or arch.