Moorage and Quay

Moorage noun - The act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes.

Quay and moorage are semantically related in pier topic. In some cases you can use "Quay" instead a noun "Moorage", when it comes to topics like wharf.

Nearby Words: moor, moored, mooring

Quay noun - A structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers.

Moorage and quay are semantically related in pier topic. Sometimes you can use "Moorage" instead a noun "Quay", if it concerns topics such as wharf.

Nearby Words: quayside, quayage