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pier
[peer]
noun
a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty.
(in a bridge or the like) a support for the ends of adjacent spans.
a square pillar.
a portion of wall between doors, windows, etc.
a pillar or post on which a gate or door is hung.
a support of masonry, steel, or the like for sustaining vertical pressure.
a long passageway or corridor that extends from a central area of a building, especially one at an airport that leads to boarding gates.
pier
/ ɪə /
noun
a structure with a deck that is built out over water, and used as a landing place, promenade, etc
a pillar that bears heavy loads, esp one of rectangular cross section
the part of a wall between two adjacent openings
another name for buttress
Other 51Թ Forms
- underpier noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pier1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pier1
Example Sentences
The partial repair, at least some of which will be state-funded, essentially will cap and strengthen the broken end of the pier.
The crew have been seen filming donkey rides on the beach and around the pier.
The beach area got a low grade despite upgrades to the pier — including stormwater capture systems and bird deterrent netting, according to the report.
He also found there were not enough deterrents, such as barriers and signage, on the pier to prevent the death.
Mr Ramsey said the the lifeguard policy was to put lifeguards on the breakwater, or pier as it is known locally, and they would work until 20:30 in the busy summer months.
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