1. embarcadero. A pier, wharf, or landing place, especially on a river or inland waterway.

What are other names for a dock?

• float,
• jetty,
• landing,
• levee,
• pier,
• quai,
• quay,
• wharf.

What is a small dock called?

• noun (pl. jetties) 1 a landing stage or small pier. 2 a construction built out into the water to protect a harbour, riverbank, etc.