Definition

The area or fees related to the use of a wharf for loading and unloading goods.

Example

The company had to pay wharfage fees for the cargo they unloaded at the port.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the wharfage fees at the port?

Yeah, I think they charge based on the amount of goods you handle.

Exactly! It's interesting how much they rely on wharfage for their income.

For sure! It’s a crucial part of shipping operations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wharfage → It is formed from "wharf" (from Old English *werf*, meaning a place to land or dock a ship) and "-age" (a suffix indicating a related action or condition). The word "wharfage" refers to the fee or charge for the use of a wharf or the action of using a wharf.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'wharf' as a place where ships land, and '-age' indicates a related action or condition, so 'wharfage' means the fee for using that landing place.

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