Definition of pier

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Pier (n.) Any detached mass of masonry, whether insulated or supporting one side of an arch or lintel, as of a bridge; the piece of wall between two openings..

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Piercer :: Piercer (n.) A piercel.
Member :: Member (n.) Any part of a building, whether constructional, as a pier, column, lintel, or the like, or decorative, as a molding, or group of moldings..
Enrockment :: Enrockment (n.) A mass of large stones thrown into water at random to form bases of piers, breakwaters, etc..
Epinglette :: Epinglette (n.) An iron needle for piercing the cartridge of a cannon before priming.
Dead-eye :: Dead-eye (n.) A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes. Called also deadman's eye..
Pier :: Pier (n.) A projecting wharf or landing place.
Roussette :: Roussette (n.) A fruit bat, especially the large species (Pieropus vulgaris) inhabiting the islands of the Indian ocean. It measures about a yard across the expanded wings..
Turret :: Turret (n.) The elevated central portion of the roof of a passenger car. Its sides are pierced for light and ventilation.
Occupier :: Occupier (n.) One who occupies, or has possession..
Donet :: Donet (n.) Same as Donat. Piers Plowman.
Pierce :: Pierce (v. t.) Fig.: To penetrate; to affect deeply; as, to pierce a mystery..
Landman :: Landman (n.) An occupier of land.
Broach :: Broach (n.) To tap; to pierce, as a cask, in order to draw the liquor. Hence: To let out; to shed, as blood..
Wimble :: Wimble (v. t.) To bore or pierce, as with a wimble..
Indart :: Indart (v. t.) To pierce, as with a dart..
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To render more shrill or piercing.
Espier :: Espier (n.) One who espies.
Lute :: Lute (v. i.) To sound, as a lute. Piers Plowman. Keats..
Manikin :: Manikin (n.) A model of the human body, made of papier-mache or other material, commonly in detachable pieces, for exhibiting the different parts and organs, their relative position, etc..
Pinking :: Pinking (n.) The act of piercing or stabbing.
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