piers

noun

1. 1

   A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

2. 2

   A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

3. 3

   A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.

4. 4

   A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

5. 5

   A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.