pier

/piə/
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pier

A family walks along the pier to watch the boats.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A structure extending into a body of water: A platform built out from the shore into the water, supported by pillars or piles, used as a landing place for ships, a promenade, or for entertainment.
    • A vertical supporting structure: In architecture, a solid masonry support, such as a section of wall between two openings (like doors or windows) or a pillar supporting a bridge or arch.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • We walked to the end of the pier to watch the sunset.
    • The ferry docks at the main pier.
    • The ancient bridge rests on massive stone piers.
    • The architect designed a large glass wall with narrow concrete piers between the windows.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be on the pier": to be physically located on the structure extending over the water.
    • The fishermen were on the pier before dawn.
  • "pier head": the outer end of a pier.
    • The lighthouse stands at the pier head.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pier glass (n): A tall mirror, originally designed to fit between windows or piers in a wall.
  • Pier table (n): A table designed to stand against a wall between two windows.
Synonyms
  • Wharf: A level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload.
  • Jetty: A landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored.
  • Quay: A stone or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
  • Support: A structure that bears the weight of something else (for the architectural meaning).
Related Phrases
  • Fishing pier: A pier specifically used or designated for fishing.
    • The city built a new fishing pier for public use.
  • Amusement pier: A pier featuring games, rides, and other entertainment attractions.
    • The old amusement pier was a popular tourist destination.
Related Idioms
pier

A family walks along the pier to watch the boats.

Noun
  1. a support for two adjacent bridge spans
  2. (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)
  3. a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

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