Definition of "quay" in English

noun

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

   • moor up in the quay

verb

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

adjective

1. (MLE) Alternative spelling of qway (“far”).

adverb

1. (MLE) Alternative spelling of qway (“far”).