Pier

Russian Meaning

пирс

мол

причал

пристань

волнолом

волнорез

дамба

бык

устой

столб

контрфорс

простенок

English Meaning

  1. A platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats.
  2. Such a structure used predominantly for entertainment.
  3. A supporting structure at the junction of connecting spans of a bridge.
  4. Architecture Any of various vertical supporting structures, especially:
  5. Architecture A pillar, generally rectangular in cross section, supporting an arch or roof.
  6. Architecture The portion of a wall between windows, doors, or other openings.
  7. Architecture A reinforcing structure that projects from a wall; a buttress.