1. plural of wharf; structures 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

Examples

• The old fishing village had several wooden wharves extending into the harbor.
• Cargo ships unloaded their containers at the busy commercial wharves.
• The historic wharves have been converted into a waterfront shopping district.
• Workers repaired the damaged wharves after the storm.
• Tourists strolled along the scenic wharves watching the boats come and go.
• The city plans to modernize its aging wharves to accommodate larger vessels.