[thā] (n) EN: dock ; pier ; port ; wharf ; landing place ; quay ; harbour ; ferryFR: quai [ m ] ; jetée [ f ] ; port [ m ] ; appontement [ m ] ; embarcadère [ m ] ; débarcadère [ m ]
n. [ F. arcade, Sp. arcada, LL. arcata, fr. L. arcus bow, arch. ] 1. (Arch.) (a) A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes open, serving as an entrance or to give light; sometimes closed at the back (as in the cut) and forming a decorative feature. (b) A long, arched building or gallery. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An arched or covered passageway or avenue. [ 1913 Webster ]