pier
/pɪə/noun
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
Example sentence
- “Felix hid under the pier.”
Related words
lighthouseA tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.dockA burdock plant, or the leaves of that plant.coastlineThe shape, outline, or boundary of a coast.wharfAn artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.peninsulaA piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.anchorA tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.