单词 | pier |
释义 | pier n.   1. a a structure of iron or wood raised on piles and leading out to sea, a lake, etc., used as a promenade and landing-stage, and often with entertainment arcades etc. b a breakwater; a mole.   2. a a support of an arch or of the span of a bridge; a pillar. b solid masonry between windows etc. Phrases and idioms pier-glass a large mirror, used orig. to fill wall-space between windows. Etymology: ME per f. AL pera, of unkn. orig. |
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