quay

• Ouvrage construit le long d'un rivage ou d'un port, généralement en pierre ou en béton, servant à l'accostage des navires pour le chargement et le déchargement des marchandises ou l'embarquement et le débarquement des passagers.

A noun referring to a structure built parallel to the shoreline, typically of stone or concrete, used for loading and unloading ships.

1. A structure for loading shipsB2formal

   A solid, stationary platform built parallel to the shoreline or along a riverbank, used for loading and unloading ships and boats.

   Quai (de chargement/déchargement)

   • The cargo was unloaded directly onto the quay.
   • Passengers walked along the quay to board the ferry.
   • Fishing boats are tied up at the quay every morning.

   Synonymesdockjettylandingpierwharf