2006-08-26 02:40:52 · 7 answers · asked by kenneth p 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
American Heritage® Dictionary: Description of wharf
NOUN: 1. A landing place or pier where ships may tie up and load or unload.
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A wharf is a larger area where ships can tie-up and load or unload (a large surface area). A dock (or slip) is a ramp on the shor by which ships can dry-dock or repair smaller ships.
2006-08-26 02:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by 'Barn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define Wharf
2016-10-01 23:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wharf runs parallel to the shore, a pier runs perpendicular to the shore and a dock is not a structure but the body of water between the piers. You dock your boat when you tie it to the pier.
2014-02-14 07:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by Shirley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wharf is built along the shoreline so that the ship can come along side to load & unload.
Docks are built out into the waterway.
2006-08-26 02:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by Canadian Ken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dock is singular where a wharf is more than one.
2006-08-26 02:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a dock is for people of normal stature,where as a wharf is reserved for dwarfs needing access the water.
2006-08-26 02:45:14 · answer #6 · answered by steve b 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a wharf hav for legs wags its tale
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2006-08-26 02:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by coogle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋