[n] a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
[v] moor at a wharf, of vessels; "The ship was wharfed"
[v] come into or dock at a wharf; "the big ship wharfed in the evening"
[v] discharge at a wharf; "wharf the passengers"
[v] store on a wharf; "Wharf the merchandise"
[v] provide with a wharf; "Wharf the mouth of the river"