Definitions for pier
pɪərpier

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. pier, wharf, wharfage, docknoun

   a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

2. piernoun

   (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

3. piernoun

   a support for two adjacent bridge spans

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. piernoun

   A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

2. piernoun

   A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

3. piernoun

   A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.

4. piernoun

   A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

5. piernoun

   A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Piernoun

   The columns on which the arch of a bridge is raised.

   Etymology: pierre, Fr.

   Oak, cedar and chesnut are the best builders, for piers sometimes wet, sometimes dry, take elm. Francis Bacon.

   The English took the galley, and drew it to shore, and used the stones to reinforce the pier. John Hayward.

   The bridge, consisting of four arches, is of the length of six hundred and twenty-two English feet and an half: the dimensions of the arches are as follows, in English measure; the height of the first arch one hundred and nine feet, the distance between the piers seventy-two feet and an half; in the second arch, the distance of the piers is one hundred and thirty feet; in the third, the distance is one hundred and nine feet; in the fourth, the distance is one hundred and thirty-eight feet. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pier

   A pier is a raised structure typically extending from the shore over water, supported by piles or pillars, and often built with access points for boats. It's used for various purposes like docking ships, strolling, fishing, or even for entertainment activities. It can also be a platform jutting out from the coastline that is used to secure, load and unload vessels or as a walkway. Alternatively, in architecture, a pier can refer to an upright support for a structure, such as an arch or a bridge.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Piernoun

   any detached mass of masonry, whether insulated or supporting one side of an arch or lintel, as of a bridge; the piece of wall between two openings

2. Piernoun

   any additional or auxiliary mass of masonry used to stiffen a wall. See Buttress

3. Piernoun

   a projecting wharf or landing place

4. Etymology: [OE. pere, OF. piere a stone, F. pierre, fr. L. petra, Gr. . Cf. Petrify.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pier

   A pier is a raised structure, including bridge and building supports and walkways, typically supported by widely spread piles or pillars. The lighter structure of a pier allows tides and currents to flow almost unhindered, whereas the more solid foundations of a quay or the closely spaced piles of a wharf can act as a breakwater, and are consequently more liable to silting. Piers can range in size and complexity from a simple lightweight wooden structure to major structures extended over 1600 metres. In American English, pier may be synonymous with dock. Piers have been built for several purposes, and because these different purposes have distinct regional variances, the term pier tends to have different nuances of meaning in different parts of the world. Thus in North America and Australia, where many ports were, until recently, built on the multiple pier model, the term tends to imply a current or former cargo-handling facility. In Europe in contrast, where ports more often use basins and river-side quays than piers, the term is principally associated with the image of a Victorian cast iron pleasure pier. However, the earliest piers pre-date the Victorian age.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pier

   pēr, n. the mass of stone-work between the openings in the wall of a building: an arch, bridge, &c.: a stone pillar on which the hinges of a gate are fixed: a mass of stone or wood-work projecting into the sea for landing purposes: a wharf.—ns. Pier′age, toll paid for using a pier; Pier′-glass, a mirror hung in the space between windows; Pier′-tā′ble, a table fitted for the space between two windows. [O. Fr. pierre, a stone—L. petra—Gr. petra, a rock.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pier

   A quay; also a strong mound projecting into the sea, to break the violence of the waves.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pier

   A type of structure.

   The pier is so beautiful at night especially when there is a full moon.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 8, 2020  

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1. PIER

   What does PIER stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the PIER acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

2. Pier

   Peer vs. Pier -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Peer and Pier.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PIER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pier is ranked #13588 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Pier surname appeared 2,231 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Pier.
   
   79.2% or 1,769 total occurrences were White.
   10.2% or 229 total occurrences were Black.
   6.7% or 150 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.7% or 40 total occurrences were Asian.
   1.5% or 34 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.4% or 9 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Architecture
   • Platform
   • Support

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'pier' in Nouns Frequency: #2845

Anagrams for pier »

1. peri

2. ripe

How to pronounce pier?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say pier in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pier in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of pier in a Sentence

1. Susan Hough:

   I don't think that there is much doubt that there will eventually be damage to the pier and beam structures. There should be damage to the brick facades should it continue, and, of course, damage to the sheet rock and damage to the house, you are continuously waiting for the other shoe to drop. You're concerned that there is going to be another one.

2. Anthony Davis:

   Most Bangkokians would be unaware of the existence of this pier and its importance to the Chinese tourist industry in the city.

3. Jor Monchai owner Pramote Cholwisit:

   On shore, there are no such violations. At sea, there may be some problems - before there were many. When the migrants fight at sea, it can become violent, and we try to solve this problem by putting them on separate boats, at my pier, I guarantee there are no such problems.

4. Tyler Bourgoine:

   It was a great time... Everyone was working together and cleaning up one part of the reef or pier.

5. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz:

   It is an estimate, but they (Casino Pier) are going to spend anywhere between $20 million and $40 million to rebuild. That includes construction and land.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pier
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pier
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=pier
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pier
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pier
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=pier
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=pier
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html