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pier in German

pier in German is Kai, Seebrücke, Anlegestelle — pier means a raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.

pier in German

Kai
noun
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
Seebrücke
noun
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
Anlegestelle
noun
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
Brückenpfeiler
noun
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
Pfeiler
noun
(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.

What does "pier" mean?

  1. noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
    "They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen."
  2. noun A supporting column, such as one holding up a bridge or arch.
    "Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge."

pier in a sentence

  • They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen.
  • The seaside pier had an arcade at the far end.
  • Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge.

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What is "pier" in German?

"pier" in German is Kai, Seebrücke, Anlegestelle. pier means: A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.

How do you use "pier" in a sentence?

Example: "They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen." In German, "pier" is Kai, Seebrücke, Anlegestelle.

Are there other ways to say "pier" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "pier": Kai, Seebrücke, Anlegestelle, Brückenpfeiler, Pfeiler.

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