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quay

[kee, key, kwey]

quay Definition

a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Using quay: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ship was moored at the quay.

  • Example

    The quay is always busy with cargo ships.

  • Example

    The fishermen were unloading their catch at the quay.

  • Example

    We walked along the quay and watched the boats come in.

quay Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quay

Phrases with quay

  • a mental state of calmness and tranquility

    Example

    Meditation helps me find the quay of the mind.

  • the tone and quality of someone's voice

    Example

    Her quay of the voice was soothing and calming.

  • the ability to distinguish and recognize sounds

    Example

    His quay of the ear was exceptional, he could identify bird songs from a distance.

Origins of quay

from Middle English 'key', from Old French 'kai', from Gaulish 'cambi', meaning 'a bank, landing place'

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Summary: quay in Brief

The term 'quay' [kee, key, kwey] refers to a platform made of concrete, stone, or metal that lies alongside or projects into water for loading and unloading ships. It is often used interchangeably with 'dock' and 'wharf.' Phrases like 'quay of the mind,' 'quay of the voice,' and 'quay of the ear' are used metaphorically to denote mental states and abilities.