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Noun Concept
Categories: Wharves, Port infrastructure, Piers, Commercial item transport and distribution, Articles with permanently dead external links
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pier  wharf  wharfage  dock  dock finger
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A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats WordNet 3.0
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A platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A wharf, quay, staith, or staithe is a structure on the shore of a harbour or on the bank of a river or canal where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. Wikipedia
A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typically supported by piles or pillars, and provides above-water access to offshore areas. Wikipedia
Fixed platform where ships are loaded and unloaded. Wikipedia Disambiguation
A raised structure over a body of water Wikipedia Disambiguation
Structure built on piles along the shore of a harbor or on the bank of a river or canal where ships dock Wikidata
Raised structure in a body of water, typically supported by well-spaced piles or pillars Wikidata
structures designed to facilitate morring and provide individual berths for boats, usually in marinas. Wikidata
A structure attached to shore for loading and unloading vessels. Wiktionary
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty. Wiktionary
Raised platform built from the shore out over water. Wiktionary (translation)
The bank of a river, or the shore of the sea. Wiktionary
A dock, quay, or pier. Wiktionary