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".

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  1. Cay as a noun:

    A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.

  1. Quay as a noun (nautical):

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

  1. Quay as a verb:

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

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