quayage

[ kee-ij, key-, kwa- ]

noun

1. quays collectively.
2. space appropriated to quays.
3. a charge for the use of a quay or quays.

quayage

/ ˈkiːɪdʒ /

noun

1. a system of quays
2. a charge for the use of a quay

Word History and Origins

Origin of quayage¹

1750–60; < French, equivalent to quay quay + -age -age

Example Sentences

The water area of the Liverpool docks and basins is 418 acres, with a lineal quayage of 27 m.

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The port has a dock of nearly 30 acres, accommodating vessels drawing 19 ft. and a large extent of quayage.

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There is about a mile of quayage, with special machinery for the shipping of coal, which forms the chief article of export.

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The area of the harbour is 42 acres, with nearly 700 lineal yards of quayage.

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The harbour, with quayage at the suburb of Hythe, is controlled by the corporation.

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