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  1. 1. n. A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually extending from the shore to deep water, so that vessels may lie close alongside to receive and discharge cargo, passengers, etc.; a quay; a pier. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The bank of a river, or the shore of the sea. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To guard or secure by a firm wall of timber or stone constructed like a wharf; to furnish with a wharf or wharfs. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To place upon a wharf; to bring to a wharf. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. provide with a wharf Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. store on a wharf Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. discharge at a wharf Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. come into or dock at a wharf Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. moor at a wharf Source: wordnet

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