laituri — meaning in English
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English meaning
- finger noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
- pier noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
- platform noun A raised, flat surface for standing on, such as at a train station or on a stage.
- quay noun A stone or concrete platform built along water where boats load and unload.
- wharf noun A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.
- wing noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.
Senses
laituri is used for these senses in English:
- finger (nautical) Clipping of finger pier (“a shorter, narrower pier projecting from a larger dock”).
- platform A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.
- quay (nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.
- wharf (nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.
finger — full definition
- noun One of the five slender parts extending from the hand, used for touching, holding, and grasping.
- verb To identify or blame someone, especially to the authorities.
- verb To touch, poke, or feel something with the fingers.
pier — full definition
- noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
- noun A supporting column, such as one holding up a bridge or arch.