embarcadero — meaning in English
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English meaning
- berth noun A space where a ship can dock, moor, or anchor safely.
- 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
embarcadero is used for these senses in English:
- berth (by extension) A place for a vessel to lie at anchor or to moor.
- embarcadère (rare) A pier, a wharf.
- 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.
berth — full definition
- noun A space where a ship can dock, moor, or anchor safely.
- noun A fixed sleeping bunk on a ship, train, or other vehicle.
- noun A job, position, or spot secured in something, such as a tournament.
- verb To bring a ship into a berth, or to dock.
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.