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piers

/pɪərz/ /pɪrz/

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noun

波止場, 桟橋

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. "

漁師は、海に釣り糸を垂らすために波止場に立っていることが多いです。

architecture nautical building ocean structure place

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noun

桟橋、遊園地

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. "

夏の休暇中、私たちは多くの夕方を桟橋を歩きながら、カーニバルのゲームや生演奏を楽しんで過ごしました。

architecture entertainment nautical place

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波止場, 桟橋

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. "

漁船は水揚げの準備のため、波止場に沿って停泊していました。

architecture nautical building structure ocean

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noun

橋脚

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. "

その重い橋は、上の道路を支えるために川の中に作られた頑丈な橋脚に頼っていました。

architecture structure building nautical

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柱

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. "

庭に通じる重い石のアーチ道は、2つの丈夫な長方形の柱によって支えられていた。

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