A quay is a long platform beside the sea or a river where boats can be tied up and loaded or unloaded. Jack and Stephen were waiting for them on the quay. A wharf or reinforced bank where ships are loaded or unloaded. a place in a town or village where boats can be tied up or can stop to load and unload goods (kay)
Man-made docking area for loading/unloading vessels Docking is parallel, allowing loading/unloading from one side of ship
Artificial erection protruding into the water to facilitate loading and discharge of cargo, landing and embarkation of passengers, repairing or refitting of ships
A mole, bank, or wharf, formed toward the sea, or at the side of a harbor, river, or other navigable water, for convenience in loading and unloading vessels