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Wharfing

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Wharfs collectively. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The material for constructing a wharf. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A technique of facing seawalls and embankments with planks driven as piles and secured by ties. countable, uncountable

    "With respect to the wharfing between the Pier and the second lock, called the Sea Lock, what is the expense of wharfing alone, the plank to wharf it, and the piles to support the planks?"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of wharf form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From wharf + -ing.

Etymology 2

From wharf + -ing.

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