another word for "quay" is wharf, a quay is a wharf, and a wharf, or let's say wharve either that, a wharf/wharve is a quay.
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Origin of Quay: French word name, "wharf"
Quay, pronounced Key is a monosyllabic word. Only one syllable.
A crowd was waiting on the quay.
Barrier, breakwater, dock, landing, quay, seawall, slip or wharf .
Quay has one syllable. It is pronounced "key."
A quay is a platform built parallel to the shore where ships can tie up to. A pier is another four letter word where a ship can dock.
The root word of "quay" is the Old French word "kay," which ultimately comes from the Latin word "cāius," referring to a barrier constructed to enclose water.
The pronunciation of "quay" as "key" is due to its origin from the Old French word "cay," which itself came from the Latin word "cāreum." Over time, the pronunciation evolved, leading to the current pronunciation.
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There is no other way of spelling 'quay' There are alternative words such as 'Wharf or Dock, Harbour or Port'
A homophone for "key" is "quay." The word "quay" refers to a structure built along the shore or a riverbank that is used for loading and unloading boats or ships.