pier

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Etymology

From Middle English pere, from Medieval Latin pera, from fro-nor pire, from Vulgar Latin *petricus, from Latin petra, from Ancient Greek πέτρα.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /pɪə(ɹ)/
• (America) enPR: pîr, IPA: /pɪɹ/

Noun

pier (plural piers)

1. A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

   Your boat is docked at the pier.

2. A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

   There is a gaming arcade on the pier.

3. A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
4. (architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

   Coordinate term: pile

Translations

• French: jetée
• German: Seebrücke, Anlegestelle, Kai
• Italian: pontile, imbarcadero, molo
• Portuguese: píer, cais
• Russian: при́стань
• Spanish: muelle, embarcadero, malecón

Translations

• French: jetée

Translations

• French: ponton

Translations

• French: pile
• German: Brückenpfeiler
• Italian: pilastro, pontile
• Portuguese: pilar
• Russian: сва́я
• Spanish: pilar (de puente)

Translations

• French: pilier
• German: Pfeiler
• Italian: pilastro
• Portuguese: pilastra
• Russian: столб
• Spanish: pilar

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