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1. A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
   - wharf, wharfage, dock
    
2. (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)
    
3. A support for two adjacent bridge spans

Sounds like: peer

Derived forms: piers

Type of: platform, support

Part of: bridge, span, wall

Encyclopedia: Pier