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quay

Syllabification: (quay)
Pronunciation: /kē, k(w)ā/
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Definition of quay

noun

  • a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Derivatives

quayage

noun

Origin:

late Middle English key, from Old French kay, of Celtic origin. The change of spelling in the late 17th century was influenced by the modern French spelling quai

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