Definitions
- A structure built over water for boats to dock or load and unload passengers. - A long platform extending into the sea or a lake, often used for fishing or recreational activities. - A place where people can walk or sit to enjoy the view of the water.
- A structure built along the edge of a body of water for ships to dock and load and unload cargo. - A platform or wharf for loading and unloading goods from ships. - A place where people can walk or sit to enjoy the view of the water.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are structures built along the edge of a body of water.
- 2Both can be used for loading and unloading goods or passengers from boats or ships.
- 3Both can be used as a place for people to walk or sit and enjoy the view of the water.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Pier is more commonly used in American English, while quay is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Function: Pier is often used for recreational purposes, while quay is primarily used for commercial purposes.
- 3Design: Pier is usually a long platform extending into the water, while quay is often a solid structure built parallel to the shore.
- 4Location: Pier is often found in coastal areas, while quay can be found in both coastal and inland waterways.
Remember this!
Pier and quay are both structures built along the edge of a body of water, used for loading and unloading goods or passengers from boats or ships. However, pier is more commonly used for recreational purposes, while quay is primarily used for commercial purposes. Additionally, pier is often a long platform extending into the water, while quay is often a solid structure built parallel to the shore.
