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pier

[peer]

noun

  1. 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.

  2. (in a bridge or the like) a support for the ends of adjacent spans.

  3. a square pillar.

  4. a portion of wall between doors, windows, etc.

  5. a pillar or post on which a gate or door is hung.

  6. a support of masonry, steel, or the like for sustaining vertical pressure.

  7. 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

  1. a structure with a deck that is built out over water, and used as a landing place, promenade, etc

  2. a pillar that bears heavy loads, esp one of rectangular cross section

  3. the part of a wall between two adjacent openings

  4. another name for buttress

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • underpier noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pier1

before 1150; Middle English pere, earlier (perhaps late Old English ) per < Anglo-Latin pera, pēra pier of a bridge
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pier1

C12 per, from Anglo-Latin pera pier supporting a bridge
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The partial repair, at least some of which will be state-funded, essentially will cap and strengthen the broken end of the pier.

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The crew have been seen filming donkey rides on the beach and around the pier.

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The beach area got a low grade despite upgrades to the pier — including stormwater capture systems and bird deterrent netting, according to the report.

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He also found there were not enough deterrents, such as barriers and signage, on the pier to prevent the death.

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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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