pier

Reikšmė (Anglų k.)

A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

wharf

landing-stage

landing place

staithe

supporting pillar

post column

protecting mole

landing for boats

water terminal

bridge pier

WARF

aanlegplaats

landingsplaats

Dažnis

Tariamas kaip (IPA)

/pɪə(ɹ)/

Paveldėta iš Vidurio Anglijos

pere

In summary

From Middle English pere (“bridge pillar”), from Medieval Latin pera, from Old Northern French pire (“breakwater”), from Vulgar Latin *petricus, from Latin petra, from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra, “stone”).