1. a structure built along or at an angle from the shore of navigable waters so that ships may lie alongside to receive and discharge cargo and passengers

1. to bring to or place at a wharf
2. to provide with a wharf

Examples

• The cargo ship pulled up to the wharf to unload its containers.
• Tourists gathered at the old wharf to watch the sunset over the harbor.
• The fishing boats returned to the wharf with their daily catch.
• Workers on the wharf helped secure the vessel with thick ropes.
• The captain carefully wharfed the boat at the busy port.
• The city plans to wharf the entire waterfront for commercial use.
• Fresh seafood was sold directly from the wharf every morning.