pier
Pronunciation: [pɪr]
Word
Context: “land and water”
(noun) a structure built over the water that people can walk on. It's usually used to help boats dock or for people to enjoy the view and fish.
Example
We walked along the pier and watched the sunset over the water.
Example
The pier was closed, so we couldn't go fishing like we had planned.
Example
Have you ever been to a pier to watch the boats?
Context: “transportation”
(noun) a place where ships and boats come to load or unload people or goods. It helps in the movement of items between land and water.
Example
The cargo was unloaded from the ship at the busy pier.
Example
There were no ships at the pier today because of the storm.
Example
Which pier does the ferry leave from for the island?
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