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pier

noun

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

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Word length
4
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
IE
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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pɪə

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noun

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

noun

  1. A support for two adjacent bridge spans

noun

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

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