What does staithe mean?

Definitions for staithe
staithe

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word staithe.


Did you actually mean sheathe or statute?

Wiktionary

  1. staithenoun

    A riverbank

  2. staithenoun

    A fixed structure where ships land, especially to load and unload; wharf; landing stage.

  3. Etymology: From stæð and/or stödh.

Wikipedia

  1. staithe

    A wharf, quay (, also ), staith, or staithe is a structure on the shore of a harbour or on the bank of a river or canal where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. Such a structure includes one or more berths (mooring locations), and may also include piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships. Wharves are often considered to be a series of docks at which boats are stationed.

How to pronounce staithe?

How to say staithe in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of staithe in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of staithe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


Translations for staithe

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for staithe »

Translation

Find a translation for the staithe definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"staithe." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/staithe>.

Discuss these staithe definitions with the community:

1 Comment
  • Robin Wright
    Robin Wright
    Often stay in Brancaster Staithe and thought it was about time I learned what the name meant. True English village.
    LikeReply4 years ago

Are we missing a good definition for staithe? Don't keep it to yourself...

Image or illustration of

staithe

Credit »

Free, no signup required:

Add to Chrome

Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

Free, no signup required:

Add to Firefox

Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

Browse Definitions.net

Quiz

Are you a words master?

»
make more complex, intricate, or richer
A refine
B distinguish
C restore
D deny

Nearby & related entries:

Alternative searches for staithe: