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piers

/pɪərz/ /pɪrz/

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noun

Anlegestelle, Kai

A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

Examples :

"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.

architecture nautical building ocean structure place

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noun

Seebrücke, Vergnügungsbrücke

A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

Examples :

"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.

architecture entertainment nautical place

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noun

Anlegestellen, Kais

A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.

Examples :

"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.

architecture nautical building structure ocean

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Pfeiler

A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

Examples :

"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.

architecture structure building nautical

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Pfeiler, Stützpfeiler

A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

Examples :

"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.

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