intransitive verb
Definition: To come alongside a structure built on the shore for ships to dock and load or unload.
Example: The ship will wharf at the dock to unload its cargo.
noun
Definition: A place by the water where ships can dock to load or unload goods and passengers.
Example: The cargo ship was docked at the wharf, ready to unload its supplies.
transitive verb
Definition: To bring a ship to a dock or platform where goods are loaded and unloaded.
Example: The crew will wharf the ship at the dock for repairs.