pier

Anlam (English)

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

Kavramlar

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Synonyms

landing-stage

landing place

staithe

supporting pillar

post column

protecting mole

landing for boats

water terminal

bridge pier

WARF

quay shipside

lally column

pillar of strength

brace strut

support stand

support pillar

supporting block

supporting column

stand leg

supporting strut

strut rod

prop mainstay

support leg

support post

Sıklık

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/pɪə(ɹ)/
Etimoloji (English)

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”).

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