The difference between Cay and Quay
When used as nouns, cay means a small, low island largely made of sand or coral, whereas quay means a stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels.
Quay is also verb with the meaning: to land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up".
check bellow for the other definitions of Cay and Quay
-
Cay as a noun:
A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
-
Quay as a noun (nautical):
A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.
-
Quay as a verb:
To land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up".