staith

[US]/steɪθ/
[UK]/steɪθ/

Translation

n.a raised platform or structure by a river or harbour for loading coal onto ships
Word Forms
Pluralstaiths

Phrases & Collocations

timber staith

coal staith

dunston staith

staith end

staith structure

tyne staith

river staith

high staith

loading staith

staiths starling

Example Sentences

the old coal staith dominated the riverside horizon.

workers loaded coal onto barges at the staith platform.

the staith yard stored hundreds of tons of coal daily.

a wooden staith stretched out into the river.

the historic staith has become a popular tourist attraction.

coal dust covered the staith equipment.

the derelict staith was eventually demolished.

railway lines connected the staith to the colliery.

the staith operated for over a century.

engineers inspected the staith structure regularly.

severe weather damaged the staith significantly.

the staith played a vital role in the coal industry.

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