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piers

noun

Meaning

  1. A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
  2. A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
  3. A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.
  4. A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
  5. A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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