pier
IPA: pˈɪr
noun
- A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
- A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
- A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
- (architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
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Examples of "pier" in Sentences
- The pier is closed to the library.
- Storms damaged the pier over the years.
- The ship arrived at the pier in the morning.
- The main development of pier happened in 1976.
- The piers of the bridge are hexagonal in shape.
- Directly west of the end of the boulevard is the pier.
- They created the cover of The Dastard by Piers Anthony.
- The pier is used mostly by the commuter ship to Suomenlinna.
- Most of the promenade was destroyed, along with of the pier.
- The wind fanned the flames along the pier and over to the ships.
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