Definitions for pier

Overview of noun pier

The noun pier has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) pier, wharf, wharfage, dock

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

2. pier

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

3. pier

(a support for two adjacent bridge spans)