quay — a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiː/
Korean meaning: 배가 정박하여 화물을 싣고 내리는 부두, 선착장
Korean pronunciation: **키**
Example Sentences
- The fish market was bustling with activity near the old quay
- Tom accidentally dropped his car keys while walking along the quay
- The romantic couple watched the sunset from the peaceful quay
quay
NOUN//kiː//
a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Workers unload cargo from the ship onto the concrete quay
Standing on the quay with a key, dreaming of the endless sea!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'quai', which came from Gaulish (Celtic) origin. The word entered English through Norman French and has been used since the 14th century to describe waterfront structures.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The fish market was bustling with activity near the old quay”
“Tom accidentally dropped his car keys while walking along the quay”
“The romantic couple watched the sunset from the peaceful quay”
“Street musicians played jazz music on the quay, entertaining tourists”
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