pontile — meaning in English
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English meaning
- jetty noun A narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
- pier noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
- wharf noun A structure built on a shore or riverbank where ships can dock to load and unload.
Senses
pontile is used for these senses in English:
- jetty A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.
- pier A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
- pier A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
- rood screen (architecture, Christianity) A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix; an altar screen.
jetty — full definition
- noun A narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
- noun A part of a building, usually an upper floor, that projects out over the storey beneath it.
- adj Deep black, like the mineral jet.
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.