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Vmtnezgil Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary
Docks/wharf
Hi there!
What's the difference between docks and wharf?
thanks
What's the difference between docks and wharf?
thanks
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Hello Vmt The two terms are often used interchangeably. But I would say that a 'wharf' is the platform or structure where ships are unloaded; whereas a 'dock' includes both the 'wharf' and the enclosed area of water in front of it. MrP
- Hello Vmt The two terms are often used interchangeably.
- But I would say that a 'wharf' is the platform or structure where ships are unloaded; whereas a 'dock' includes both the 'wharf' and the enclosed area of water in front of it.
- MrP
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Hello Vmt
The two terms are often used interchangeably. But I would say that a 'wharf' is the platform or structure where ships are unloaded; whereas a 'dock' includes both the 'wharf' and the enclosed area of water in front of it.
MrP
The two terms are often used interchangeably. But I would say that a 'wharf' is the platform or structure where ships are unloaded; whereas a 'dock' includes both the 'wharf' and the enclosed area of water in front of it.
MrP
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