Wharfing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wharfing is a noun meaning Wharfs collectively.
Meaning
Wharfs collectively.
More Meanings
- The material for constructing a wharf.
- (engineering) A technique of facing seawalls and embankments with planks driven as piles and secured by ties.
- present participle and gerund of wharf
Example Sentences
With respect to the wharfing between the Pier and the second lock, called the Sea Lock, what is the expense of wharfing alone, the plank to wharf it, and the piles to support the planks?
Word Forms
- wharfings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dock, wharfage, wharfland, wharfside, quay, docks.
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