What does staith mean?
Staith means (obsolete) A shore or a riverbank..
Staith
/steɪθ/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A shore or a riverbank..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) A shore or a riverbank.
- (UK, dialect) A landing place; an elevated staging upon a wharf for discharging coal, etc., as from railway cars into vessels.
Example Sentences
From staith to staith.
The high banks of the rivers of North East England have led to the shipment of coal from staiths by the simple process of shooting it down gravity spouts from bottom-door wagons.
The coal staiths of the North-East coast—for example at Blyth (Northumberland) and at Dunston-on-Tyne—are impressive installations. The staiths are in fact jetties or piers built up to a high level above the rivers. Loaded wagons are propelled on to them and the contents are then quickly discharged through chutes down to the waiting colliers below.
[…] gravity had earlier been harnessed to provide part of the pull for trains of coal wagons heading for staiths for loading on schooners […]
Synonyms for staith
Antonyms for staith
Related Words
Word Forms
- staiths
- stathe
- staithe
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for staith?
Common synonyms include stathe.
What is the opposite of staith?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use staith in a sentence?
From staith to staith.
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