pier - Definition from the CONSTRUCTION topic - TECHNOLOGY

Topic: CONSTRUCTION

Date:	1100-1200
Language:	Medieval Latin
Origin:	pera

pier
noun

pier

pier

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[countable]

1TTW a structure that is built over and into the water so that boats can stop next to it or people can walk along it:

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a yacht moored at a pier

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strolling along Brighton Pier

2TBC a thick stone, wooden, or metal post that is used to support something

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