shipside

[ship-sahyd] /ˈʃɪpˌsaɪd/

noun

the area alongside a ship, as on a pier.

Origin of shipside

1490-1500

First recorded in 1490-1500; ship¹ + side¹

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Transportation methods from plantation to shipside naturally vary with local topographical and economic conditions.

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Dr. Ridley then took off his gown and tippet, and gave them to his brother-in-law, Mr. shipside.

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