pier

• Nom désignant une structure s'avançant au-dessus de l'eau pour l'accostage des navires ou bateaux, ou un support vertical utilisé en architecture ou dans la construction de ponts.

A noun referring to a structure built out over water for docking ships or boats, or a vertical support in architecture or bridge construction.

1. Waterfront platformB1formal

   A structure built on pillars extending from the land into a body of water, used for docking ships and boats.

   Jetée

   • The ferry docked at the old stone pier.
   • Tourists walked along the wooden pier to enjoy the ocean view.
   • Fishing boats are tied up at the pier.

   Synonymesdockjettylanding stagequaywharf

2. Architectural supportC1formaltechnical

   A vertical structural element, such as a section of wall between two openings like doors or windows.

   Pilier (élément architectural)

   • The architect designed a wide pier between the two large windows.
   • The building's facade features decorative piers.
   • The wall is supported by a series of masonry piers.

   Synonymescolumnpillarpoststanchionsupport

3. Bridge supportC1formaltechnical

   A vertical support structure that holds up the spans of a bridge.

   pile de pont

   • The bridge's central pier was reinforced after the earthquake.
   • Engineers inspected the concrete piers for cracks.
   • Each pier supports a section of the highway overpass.

   Synonymescolumnpillarpost