pir — meaning in English

English meaning

• dock noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
• 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.

Senses

pir is used for these senses in English:

• dock (US, nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading.
• 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.

dock — full definition

1. noun A structure at a harbour where ships load, unload, or are repaired.
2. verb To bring a ship into a dock, or for a spacecraft to connect to another craft or station.
3. verb To deduct an amount from someone's pay or score as a penalty.
4. noun The enclosed area in a courtroom where the accused sits during a trial.
5. noun A weedy plant with broad leaves, traditionally rubbed on nettle stings.

jetty — full definition

1. noun A narrow structure built out into water, used as a landing place for boats or to protect a shoreline.
2. noun A part of a building, usually an upper floor, that projects out over the storey beneath it.
3. adj Deep black, like the mineral jet.

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