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Warf

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 1: A structure built on the shore or alongside a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships.

Example Sentence 1: The cargo ship docked at the warf to unload its containers.

Example Sentence 2: Fishermen gathered at the warf to sell their catch of the day.

Definition 2: A unit of measurement used in the textile industry, equal to 144 yards.

Example Sentence 3: The fabric was sold in warfs, with each warf measuring 144 yards long.

Additional Senses/Usages

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To build or construct a warf or wharf.

Example Sentence 4: The city plans to warf a new pier to accommodate larger ships.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to something of or relating to a particular local area or district.

Example Sentence 5: The restaurant only serves freshly caught, warf seafood.