wharf

(noun) a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats. Synonyms: pier, wharfage, dock.

(verb) provide with a wharf. Example: "Wharf the mouth of the river."

(verb) store on a wharf. Example: "Wharf the merchandise."

(verb) discharge at a wharf. Example: "Wharf the passengers."

(verb) come into or dock at a wharf. Synonyms: moor, berth. Example: "The big ship wharfed in the evening."

(verb) moor at a wharf. Example: "The ship was wharfed."