leith

/liːθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A port in the north of Scotland, the largest port in the country, and the home of the Royal Navy in Scotland.

“The city of Leith is a significant tourist destination in Scotland.”

2. verb

to load (ships) or unload (ships)

“The ship was being leithed at the dock.”

3. verb

to put (a person) ashore, especially from a ship

“The sailor was leithed onto the shore after the storm.”

Synonyms

  • dock
  • unload

Antonyms

  • load
  • ship