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Pier

/pɪə/

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

📖 Definitions of "Pier"

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.

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