pier

[US]/pɪə/
[UK]/pɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a platform built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place or promenade

Phrases & Collocations

fishing pier

wooden pier

concrete pier

ocean pier

bridge pier

pier foundation

Example Sentences

the pier was abustle with voyagers and well-wishers.

The pier has cafes and restaurants.

the mere thought of Piers with Nicole made her see red.

Lifebelt by the sea on the pier in Howth, Dublin, Ireland.

With descending of the main pier s foundation slab and integral moving of pier,not only the navigable dimensions meet the demand,but also the influence on upbound ships is very li.

Construction of a new pier after removal of the existing pier including dredging, provision of handrails, a navigation light, bollards and fendering systems together with transplantation of coral.

The technique of pier integral precasting at the sea was researched and applied in the innavigable section construction of Donghai Bridge(the first bridge at the sea in China).

the rigidization strip is in fixed connection with the support pier stud through a prestressing force elastic steel bearing;

The architectural proposal will consist of an offshore cultivation farm, farmers’ bothy, floating restaurant and new pier seaweed baths and drying tower.

For lack of the theoretical calculation method at present,the skew bridge backwater is simulated in adopting circle pier and embank uncompressing river through hydraulic models.

Practical experience in construction drawing design of marine works (harbours, piers, quaywall…), engineering site follow- up and service;

Based on homothetic triangle theory, a new height computation method of pile type brige pier and ribbed plate type abutment post is introduced.

4.Based on homothetic triangle theory,a new height computation method of pile type brige pier and ribbed plate type abutment post is introduced.

It is still good time to catch salmon from Pacifica pier while you can still catch other sea fishes such kingfish, surfperch, mackerels smelt etc.

Real-world Examples

It was knocked off its pier and into the water.

Source: NPR News May 2013 Compilation

The US Open of Surfing has been held near its famous pier since 1959.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide: North America Edition

Will you please send someone to the pier?

Source: English little tyrant

Your brother Anthony still the foreman at the pier?

Source: English little tyrant

So the first pier in New York started right here.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

So, we're gonna go hang at the pier.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Further up the coastline is the upscale city of Newport Beach with its famous pier, fabulous bars, and boutiques.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide: North America Edition

The accident happened after a beam on a floating crane fell and impacted steel cofferdams, which supported the pier.

Source: CRI Online October 2013 Collection

The water was so great. We jumped off this pier and my suit came off.

Source: Friends Season 3

She walked to the long pier glass and looked at herself, her head held high.

Source: Gone with the Wind

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