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

There are three commercial docks, with over 7000 ft. of quayage, ships drawing 26 ft. being able to moor alongside.

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The quayage exceeds 100 acres in area and the quay walls are over 3 m. in length.

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There is extensive quayage, and the largest wool ships are able to load alongside the wharves, which are connected by rail with all parts of the colony.

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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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