noun🔗ShareAnlegestelle, KaiA raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty."Fishermen often stand on the piers to cast their lines into the ocean. "Fischer stehen oft auf den Kais, um ihre Leinen ins Meer zu werfen.architecturenauticalbuildingoceanstructureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSeebrücke, VergnügungsbrückeA similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment."During our summer vacation, we spent many evenings walking along the piers, enjoying the carnival games and live music. "Während unseres Sommerurlaubs verbrachten wir viele Abende damit, über die Seebrücken zu spazieren und die Jahrmarktspiele und Live-Musik zu genießen.architectureentertainmentnauticalplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnlegestellen, KaisA structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided."The fishing boats were docked along the piers, ready to unload their catch. "Die Fischerboote lagen entlang der Kais vor Anker und waren bereit, ihren Fang zu entladen.architecturenauticalbuildingstructureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfeilerA structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge."The heavy bridge relied on strong piers built in the river to hold up the road above. "Die schwere Brücke stützte sich auf starke Pfeiler, die im Fluss gebaut wurden, um die darüber liegende Straße zu tragen.architecturestructurebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfeiler, StützpfeilerA rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate."The heavy stone archway leading to the garden was supported by two strong, rectangular piers. "Der schwere Steinbogen, der zum Garten führte, wurde von zwei starken, rechteckigen Pfeilern getragen.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading