pier

🇺🇸 /pɪr/ 🇬🇧 /pɪə(r)/
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noun
R

A walkway that extends into a body of water, often used for recreation and entertainment.

We enjoyed the view from the pier, watching the boats go by.

R

A structure attached to the shore where boats can dock for passengers to board or disembark.

The ferry to the island departs from Pier 3.

R

A large, sturdy post made of wood, metal, or stone, used to support structures like roofs, walls, or bridges.

The old bridge had stone piers that had been there for centuries.

translation

n. A walkway that extends into a body of water, often used for recreation and entertainment.; A structure attached to the shore where boats can dock for passengers to board or disembark.; A large, sturdy post made of wood, metal, or stone, used to support structures like roofs, walls, or bridges.

Word Forms

Plural piers