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Noun Concept

Categories: Marine architecture, Piers, Port infrastructure, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with short description

pier wharf wharfage dock dock finger

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

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platform