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Definition of pier - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
coastalUK platform at seaside resort for entertainmentUK
- Tourists enjoyed the rides on the pier.
2.
maritimeraised platform over water for docking boats
- The ferry docked at the pier.
3.
constructionTECH. structure supporting bridge spansTECH.
- The bridge's pier was reinforced for safety.
4.
architectureTECH. rectangular pillar supporting arches or roofsTECH.
- The ancient building had a sturdy pier.
Images of pier
platform at seaside resort for entertainment 
raised platform over water for docking boats 
structure supporting bridge spans 
rectangular pillar supporting arches or roofs
Expressions with pier
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tell someone to go away because they annoy you
He told the heckler to take a long walk off a short pier.
small table set against a wall between windows
The pier table fit perfectly between the two windows.
tall narrow mirror between windows or above a table
The pier glass reflected the sunlight beautifully.
Origin of pier
Latin, petra (rock)
Terms with pier included in their meaning
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vessel mooring
secure a boat at a pier for loading or staying
small boats
floating pier tied to shore, adjusts with water level
nautical equipment
equipment for mooring a vessel away from a pier
structure
circular platform at a pier's end
structure
dock or pier for ships
decorative
side table designed to stand below a pier glass
Examples of pier in a sentence
The pier was bustling with summer visitors. Children love to fish off the pier. The pier was damaged in the storm. Divers inspected the pier for any damage. The pier was constructed using concrete and steel. The cathedral's roof was supported by a massive pier.
Engineers inspected the pier for any signs of damage.
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- French:jetée, ponton, ...
- German:Pier, Anlegestelle, ...
- Italian:molo, banchina, ...
- Spanish:muelle, pilar, ...
- Portuguese:cais, pontão, ...
- Chinese:码头, 泊位, ...
- Japanese:桟橋, 波止場, ...
- Arabic:رَصيف, رَصِيف بَحْرِي, ...
- Hebrew:מֵזַח, מֶזַח, ...
- Russian:пирс, пристань, ...
- Ukrainian:пірс, причал, ...
- Hindi:पियर, पुल, ...
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