pier

US /pɪr/
UK /pɪr/
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1.

pier, aanlegsteiger

a structure built out into the sea, a lake, or a river, typically with a deck and railings, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, or a promenade.

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We walked along the pier, enjoying the sea breeze.
We liepen langs de pier, genietend van de zeebries.
The old fishing pier was a popular spot for tourists.
De oude vispier was een populaire plek voor toeristen.
2.

pijler, brugpijler

a support for the arches of a bridge

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The bridge's central pier was heavily damaged in the flood.
De centrale pijler van de brug raakte zwaar beschadigd tijdens de overstroming.
Engineers inspected the integrity of each bridge pier.
Ingenieurs inspecteerden de integriteit van elke brugpijler.