staithe

[US]/steɪð/
[UK]/steɪð/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a landing place or wharf for loading and unloading goods
Word Forms
Pluralstaithes

Example Sentences

english sentence

the fishing boats were tied up at the old staithe wall.

visitors walked along the stone staithe to watch the sunset.

the staithe head provided a safe place for landing cargo.

a wooden staithe had been built for the small pleasure boats.

the historic staithe side was lined with warehouses.

fishermen cleaned their nets on the staithe jetty.

the coastal staithe had weathered many storms over the years.

tourists climbed the staithe steps to get a better view of the bay.

the harbor staithe needed repairs after the winter floods.

goods were unloaded directly onto the staithe walkway.

children played near the staithe while their fathers fished.

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