What is another word for wharf?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːf] (IPA) 
Wharf is a word used to describe a platform or structure built along a shore or a river for loading and unloading ships and boats. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for wharf, including pier, dock, jetty, quay, landing, and embankment. A pier is a similar structure built into the water that serves as a place for boats to dock. A dock is similar but usually smaller in size than a wharf. A jetty is a structure extending from the shore to protect a harbor or anchorage. Quay and landing are terms used to describe a platform built for loading and unloading boats. Finally, an embankment is a raised area of land used to prevent flooding along a shore.
