caisson |
pier |
As nouns the difference between caisson and pier
is that
caisson is (engineering) an enclosure, from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc while
pier is (
lb) (
l) (
raised platform built from the shore out over water).
docks |
pier |
As nouns the difference between docks and pier
is that
docks is plural of lang=en while
pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
As a verb docks
is third-person singular of dock.
dike |
pier |
As nouns the difference between dike and pier
is that
dike is archaic spelling of all meanings of dyke while
pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
As a verb dike
is to surround or protect with a dike or dry bank; to secure with a bank.
As a proper noun Dike
is {{surname|topographic|from=Middle English}} for someone living near a dike.
pier |
beam |
As nouns the difference between pier and beam
is that
pier is (
lb) (
l) (
raised platform built from the shore out over water) while
beam is any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
As a verb beam is
(ambitransitive) to emit beams of light; shine; radiate.
jetway |
pier |
As nouns the difference between jetway and pier
is that
jetway is an aerobridge while
pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
pier |
subordinate |
As nouns the difference between pier and subordinate
is that
pier is (
lb) (
l) (
raised platform built from the shore out over water) while
subordinate is (
senseid)(countable) one who is subordinate.
As an adjective subordinate is
placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
As a verb subordinate is
to make subservient.
embankment |
pier |
As nouns the difference between embankment and pier
is that
embankment is a long artificial mound of earth and stone, built to hold back water, for protection or to support a road while
pier is (
lb) (
l) (
raised platform built from the shore out over water).
pier |
qua |
As a noun pier
is (
lb) (
l) (
raised platform built from the shore out over water).
As a symbol qua is
have you news of (call sign)?.
pier |
porta |
As nouns the difference between pier and porta
is that
pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty while
porta is the part of the liver or other organ where its vessels and nerves enter; the hilum.
footing |
pier |
As nouns the difference between footing and pier
is that
footing is a ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on while
pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
As a verb footing
is present participle of lang=en.
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