Harbour vs. Quay — What's the Difference?

Variant of harbor.

A wharf or reinforced bank for the loading or unloading of ships or boats.

Standard spelling of harbor

(nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

Standard spelling of harbor

To land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up".

A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

T=far

A place of refuge and comfort and security

A mole, bank, or wharf, formed toward the sea, or at the side of a harbor, river, or other navigable water, for convenience in loading and unloading vessels.

Secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

To furnish with quays.

Keep in one's possession; of animals

Wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

Hold back a thought or feeling about;

Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);