wharf in WordNet English dictionary

1. come into or dock at a wharf
   "the big ship wharfed in the evening"
   moor  berth  wharf 
   
2. moor at a wharf
   "The ship was wharfed"
   wharf 
   
3. discharge at a wharf
   "wharf the passengers"
   wharf 
   
4. store on a wharf
   "Wharf the merchandise"
   wharf 
   
5. provide with a wharf
   "Wharf the mouth of the river"
   wharf 
   

1. a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
   pier  wharf  wharfage  dock