Harbour : a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures. Shore : the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. Quay : a stone or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships. Anchor : a heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a ship to the sea bottom, typically having a metal shank with a pair of curved, barbed flukes at one end. Wharf : a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload.