piers
n. countablen. strong structures that go from the land out into the water. People use them to walk on, to fish from, or to tie up boats.
n. raised structures, typically supported by pillars, leading from the shore out into a body of water. Often used as landing stages for vessels or for recreational purposes.
The children ran along the wooden piers to see the boats.
The old fishing village is famous for its long stone piers that protect the harbor from heavy waves.
Architects are redesigning the city's industrial piers to include public parks and walkways, transforming the former shipping hubs into vibrant community spaces.
A Middle English vernacular form of Peter, from Old French Piers, from Latin Petrus. Doublet of Pedro, Peter, and Boutros.
Plural form of 'pier'; refers to the physical structures rather than the water between them.