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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD QUAY

Keye, from Old French kai, of Celtic origin; compare Cornish kē hedge, fence, Old Breton cai fence.
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PRONUNCIATION OF QUAY

quay  [kiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF QUAY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Quay is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES QUAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

quay

Wharf

A wharf or quay is a structure on the shore of a harbor or on the bank of a river or canal where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. Such a structure includes one or more berths, and may also include piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships. A wharf commonly comprises a fixed platform, often on pilings. Commercial ports may have warehouses that serve as interim storage areas, since the typical objective is to unload and reload vessels as quickly as possible. Where capacity is sufficient a single wharf with a single berth constructed along the land adjacent to the water is normally used; where there is a need for more capacity multiple wharves, or perhaps a single large wharf with multiple berths, will instead be constructed, sometimes projecting into the water. A pier, raised over the water rather than within it, is commonly used for cases where the weight or volume of cargos will be low. Smaller and more modern wharves are sometimes built on flotation devices to keep them at the same level as the ship, even during changing tides.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE QUAY

quatre
Quatre Bras
quatrefeuille
quatrefoil
quattrocentism
quattrocentist
quattrocento
quaver
quaver rest
quaverer
quavering
quaveringly
quavery
quayage
Quayle
quaylike
quayside
quazzier
quazziest
quazzy

WORDS THAT END LIKE QUAY

anyway
away
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bay
be that as it may
birthday
Blu-ray
Conway
day
display
everyday
free alongside quay
Friday
from day to day
gay
in a way
Paraguay
tatouay
Torquay
Uruguay

Synonyms and antonyms of quay in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «QUAY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «quay» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of quay

Translation of «quay» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF QUAY

Find out the translation of quay to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of quay from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «quay» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

码头
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

muelle
570 millions of speakers

English

quay
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घाट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رَصِيفُ الـمِينَاء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

причал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cais
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেটি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

quai
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dermaga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kai
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

埠頭
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선창
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Quay
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bến tàu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கப்பல் துறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोयने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iskele
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

banchina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nadbrzeże
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

набережна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cheu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποβάθρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kaai
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kaj
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kai
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of quay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «QUAY»

The term «quay» is very widely used and occupies the 9.545 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «QUAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about quay

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUAY»

Discover the use of quay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to quay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Quay: Food Inspired by Nature
Peter's nature-based philosophy and the organic presentation that is synonymous with the fine dining experience at Quay are reflected in the stunning photography and illustration of this eagerly anticipated book.
Peter Gilmore, 2010
2
Handbook of Quay Walls
Essential knowledge for the planning, design, execution and maintenance of quay walls, plus general information about historic developments and lessons gained from observation of ports in various countries.
J.G. de Gijt, M.L. Broeken, 2005
3
The Quay Brothers: Into a Metaphysical Playroom
The complex, special power of the Quay Brothers' puppet animation poetics.
Suzanne Buchan, 2011
4
Westward Expansion
Traces the pioneer roots of contemporary American culture and describes the life and culture during the period of western expansion.
Sara E. Quay, 2002
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Quay Brothers: On Deciphering the Pharmacist's Prescription ...
"Published in conjunction with the exhibition Quay Brothers: On Deciphering the Pharmacist's Prescription for Lip-Reading Puppets, at The Museum of Modern Art, New York (August 12, 2012-January 7, 2013), organized by Ron Magliozzi, ...
Ronald S. Magliozzi, 2012
6
Boss Rule in the Gilded Age: Matt Quay of Pennsylvania
James A. Kehl was given the first public access to Quay's own papers, and herein presents the inside story of this controversial man who was considered a political Robin Hood for his alleged bribe-taking, misappropriations of funds, and ...
James A. Kehl, 1981
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Berth and Quay Crane Scheduling: Problems, Models and ...
A comprehensive study on berth and quay crane scheduling problems at container terminals at seaports is provided.
Aykagan Ak, 2008
8
Gallium Nitride Electronics
The book concludes with device reliability aspects and an overview of integration and packaging. This comprehensive monograph and tutorial is based on more than a decade of research on materials, devices, and circuits.
Rüdiger Quay, 2008
9
Analysis and Simulation of Heterostructure Devices
This first full and comprehensive modelling of compound semiconductors bridges the gap between theory and applications, with a large number of application examples.
Vassil Palankovski, Rüdiger Quay, 2004
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Quay Walls, Second Edition
This new edition of the handbook of Quay Walls provides the reader with essential knowledge for the planning, design, execution and maintenance of quay walls, as well as general information about historical developments and lessons learned ...
J.G. de Gijt, M.L. Broeken, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term quay is used in the context of the following news items.
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Christopher Nolan Has Directed 'Quay,' A Short Doc About …
Stephen and Timothy Quay are twin animators who have worked in both short and feature forms for decades, creating striking and unusual images such as the ... «/FILM, Jul 15»
2
Barrack Square traders in Perth make new push for Elizabeth Quay
Cash-strapped traders at Perth's Barrack Square have lodged a new plea for State Government assistance as Elizabeth Quay construction work continues to ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
3
Motorcyclist dies in collision on Dublin's North Wall Quay
Although the North Wall Quay is a major artery in the city, a spokesperson for AA Roadwatch said the crash did not cause significant disruption to traffic this ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
4
Confused drivers fumble through Queens Quay intersections
The crossroads at Lower Simcoe St. and Queens Quay has seen five minor collisions between motorists and streetcars since the intersection's full reopening on ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
5
Queen's Quay officially reopens
The revitalized Queen's Quay reopened Friday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting after three years of renovations, road closures and cost overruns. «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
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Barrack Square business owners, Opposition call for compensation …
The WA Opposition is demanding immediate compensation for businesses in Barrack Square who are struggling to stay afloat as a result of the Elizabeth Quay ... «ABC Online, Jun 15»
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$700-million arts-focused complex planned for Queens Quay site
It's time to rethink the costs — and timing — of a proposed easterly LRT line along Queens Quay in light of all the development now slated for the burgeoning ... «Toronto Star, Mar 15»
8
DDDA may face scrutiny over safety at Longboat Quay
The Dublin Docklands Development Authority, which is in wind-down mode, is up before the Dáil Public Accounts Committee today, where it may or may not be ... «Irish Times, Mar 15»
9
In Pictures: Fire at Queen's Quay
Up to 12 units from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service tackled a blaze at Queen's Quay, close to a well-known restaurant, on Wednesday afternoon. «Derry Journal, Mar 15»
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Quay Valley: The solar-powered, self-sustaining, Hyperloop …
In 2016, construction is to begin on one of the most ambitious engineering projects ever undertaken. Ground will be broken on Quay Valley, a brand new city ... «International Business Times UK, Feb 15»

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