A structure, often of iron or wood, open below, running out into the sea and used as a promenade and landing stage. Please use PLEASURE PIER for piers used as a promenade and amusement park.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| JETTY |
A mole or pier-like structure situated at the entrance of a harbour, or running out into a lake of the sea, so as to defend the harbour or coast. |
| LANDING STAGE |
A platform, sometimes floating, for the landing of passengers and goods from vessels. |
| PLEASURE PIER |
A seaside pier used as a promenade and amusement park. |
| QUAY |
An artificial paved bank or solid landing place built parallel to, or projecting out from, a shoreline or riverbank to serve in the loading and unloading of vessels. |
| WHARF |
A large wooden structure built alongside the water's edge, where ships may lie for unloading. |
