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- Dictionarypier/pɪə/
noun
- 1. a platform on pillars projecting from the shore into the sea, typically incorporating entertainment arcades and places to eat: "the pier was the fourth longest in the country at 562 feet, with a large saloon and concert hall at the end"
- 2. a long, narrow structure projecting from an airport terminal, giving passengers access to an aircraft: British "if we got a flight from Rarotonga it would have a whole pier at the airport to itself"
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PIER definition: 1. a long structure sticking out from the land over the sea, where people can walk or large boats…. Learn more.
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.
PIER meaning: 1. a long structure sticking out from the land over the sea, where people can walk or large boats…. Learn more.
noun. a structure with a deck that is built out over water, and used as a landing place, promenade, etc. a pillar that bears heavy loads, esp one of rectangular cross section. the part of a wall between two adjacent openings. another name for buttress.
noun. 1. a structure with a deck that is built out over water and used as a landing place, promenade, etc. 2. a pillar that bears heavy loads, esp one of rectangular cross section. 3. the part of a wall between two adjacent openings. 4. another name for buttress (sense 1) Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin
a long low structure built in a lake, river or the sea and joined to the land at one end, used by boats to allow passengers to get on and off synonym landing stage. The river bus leaves from Pier 4. Topics Transport by water c1. (specialist) a large strong piece of wood, metal or stone that is used to support a roof, wall, bridge, etc. Word Origin.
1. a. A platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats. b. Such a structure used predominantly for entertainment. 2. A supporting structure at the junction of connecting spans of a bridge. 3.
a long structure that is built from the land out over the sea and sometimes has entertainments, restaurants, etc on it: We went for a walk along the pier. (Definition of pier from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of pier. in Chinese (Traditional) 平臺, （伸向海中的）突堤，長堤, 突堤碼頭… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
A pier is a platform reaching out to sea that can be used as a landing place for ships. If you enjoy sea fishing and don't have a boat, try casting your line from the end of the pier. Pier has two meanings.
Jun 2, 2024 · The force of the explosion demolished one pair of piers and two spans of the bridge crashed down into the river on top of the barges. ( architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
