Wharf

Pronunciation: /wɔrf/

Definitions of wharf

noun a structure on the shore of a harbor or on the bank of a river or canal where ships can dock to load and unload cargo

Example Sentences

A1 The boat is docked at the wharf.

A2 The fishermen unload their catch at the wharf.

B1 The wharf was bustling with activity as ships came and went.

B2 The historic wharf has been restored and is now a popular tourist attraction.

C1 The wharf played a crucial role in the city's maritime history.

C2 The wharf offers stunning views of the harbor and surrounding area.

Examples of wharf in a Sentence

formal The cargo ship docked at the wharf to unload its containers.

informal Let's meet at the wharf for some fishing this weekend.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening down at the wharf tonight.

figurative His mind was like a bustling wharf, with thoughts coming and going constantly.

Grammatical Forms of wharf

• past tense: wharfed
• plural: wharves
• comparative: more wharf
• superlative: most wharf
• present tense: wharfs
• future tense: will wharf
• perfect tense: have wharfed
• continuous tense: is wharfing
• singular: wharf
• positive degree: wharf
• infinitive: to wharf
• gerund: wharfing
• participle: wharfed

Origin and Evolution of wharf

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wharf' originated from the Old English word 'hwearf' which means bank or shore.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wharf' evolved to specifically refer to a structure built along the shore for ships to dock and load/unload cargo.