WHARVES OR WHARFS
\wˈɔːvz ɔː wˈɔːfs], \wˈɔːvz ɔː wˈɔːfs], \w_ˈɔː_v_z ɔː w_ˈɔː_f_s]\
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A perpendicular bank, or mound of timber or stone and earth, raised on the shore of a harbour, river, canal, &c., for the convenience of lading and unlading.
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To guard or secure by a wharf or firm wall of timber or stone; to lodge on a wharf.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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