pier

noun

ˈpir

: an intermediate support for the adjacent ends of two bridge spans

: a structure (such as a breakwater) extending into navigable water for use as a landing place or promenade or to protect or form a harbor

: a vertical structural support: such as

: the wall between two openings

: pillar, pilaster

: a vertical member that supports the end of an arch or lintel

: an auxiliary mass of masonry used to stiffen a wall

: a structural mount (as for a telescope) usually of stonework, concrete, or steel

Example Sentences

tied the boat up at the pier

Recent Examples on the Web On Saturdays a bustling farmers’ market occupies a pier next to the yacht berth, drawing villagers from all over the region.

Tom Downey, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Members of the public queue on the pier between Westminster and Lambeth Bridge in London on Sept. 14, 2022 to view the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state at Westminster Hall.

Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 Located in South Eleuthera, the 758 acres will feature an open-trestle pier, but only 20% of the land to be developed.

Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 As a result, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredges the harbor entrance every spring and pipes the sand onto Oceanside’s northernmost beaches, generally between the pier and the harbor.

Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Admission is $3, which includes sightseeing from the Gulf State Park pier.

Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 The event that memorializes winners by etching their names into bronze plaques displayed on the pier fed Hughes’ earliest obsession with the sport when her mother signed her up to help almost 20 years ago.

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 From a historic district to a world-class waterpark to a popular pier with activities galore, there’s no shortage of fun things to do and explore.

Vicki Salemi, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 Officials published a photo Sunday of scores of people crowded on a pier near the animal.

Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	pier
释义	pier noun ˈpir 1 : an intermediate support for the adjacent ends of two bridge spans 2 : a structure (such as a breakwater) extending into navigable water for use as a landing place or promenade or to protect or form a harbor 3 : a vertical structural support: such as a : the wall between two openings b : pillar, pilaster c : a vertical member that supports the end of an arch or lintel d : an auxiliary mass of masonry used to stiffen a wall 4 : a structural mount (as for a telescope) usually of stonework, concrete, or steel Synonyms dock float jetty landing levee quai quay wharf See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences tied the boat up at the pier Recent Examples on the Web On Saturdays a bustling farmers’ market occupies a pier next to the yacht berth, drawing villagers from all over the region. Tom Downey, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Members of the public queue on the pier between Westminster and Lambeth Bridge in London on Sept. 14, 2022 to view the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state at Westminster Hall. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 Located in South Eleuthera, the 758 acres will feature an open-trestle pier, but only 20% of the land to be developed. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 As a result, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredges the harbor entrance every spring and pipes the sand onto Oceanside’s northernmost beaches, generally between the pier and the harbor. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Admission is $3, which includes sightseeing from the Gulf State Park pier. Lawrence Specker \| Lspecker@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 The event that memorializes winners by etching their names into bronze plaques displayed on the pier fed Hughes’ earliest obsession with the sport when her mother signed her up to help almost 20 years ago. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 From a historic district to a world-class waterpark to a popular pier with activities galore, there’s no shortage of fun things to do and explore. Vicki Salemi, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 Officials published a photo Sunday of scores of people crowded on a pier near the animal. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English per, from Old English, from Medieval Latin pera First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing pier pier table pier glass pier table pier glass Kids Definition pier noun ˈpir 1 : a support for a bridge 2 : a structure built out into the water as a place for boats to dock or for people to walk or to protect or form a harbor pier noun 1 as in wharf a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers tied the boat up at the pier Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wharf dock quay jetty landing float levee marina quai mooring shipyard berth dockyard embarcadero wharfage slip quayage 2 as in pilaster an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure a bridge pier Synonyms & Similar Words pilaster pillar stanchion column obelisk pedestal piling post buttress caryatid flying buttress needle pile
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pier

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