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Definitions for Quay

[1] a landing place, especially one of solid masonry, constructed along the edge of a body of water; wharf.
[2] Matthew Stanley, 1833–1904, U.S. politician: senator 1887–99, 1901–4.
[3] a wharf, typically one built parallel to the shoreline Compare pier (def. 1)

Words related to Quay

berth, wharf, slip, jetty, landing, levee, key

Words nearby Quay

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Origin of Quay

1690–1700; spelling variant (after French quai ) of earlier kay (also key, whence the modern pronunciation) < Old French kay, cay; akin to Spanish cayo shoal. See key2

Words that may be confused with Quay

cay, key, quay

Other words from Quay

quay·like , adjective

Word origin for Quay

C14 keye, from Old French kai, of Celtic origin; compare Cornish kē hedge, fence, Old Breton cai fence

Synonyms for Quay

berth, jetty, key, landing, levee, slip, wharf