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pier
A platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats.
Such a structure used predominantly for entertainment.
A supporting structure at the junction of connecting spans of a bridge.

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1. A platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats.
2. Such a structure used predominantly for entertainment.
3. A supporting structure at the junction of connecting spans of a bridge.
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wharf
A pier where ships or boats are tied up and loaded or unloaded.
A shore or riverbank.
To moor (a vessel) at a wharf.

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1. A pier where ships or boats are tied up and loaded or unloaded.
2. A shore or riverbank.
3. To moor (a vessel) at a wharf.
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landing
The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a voyage or flight.
A termination, especially of a voyage or flight.
A site for loading and unloading passengers and cargo.

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1. The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a voyage or flight.
2. A termination, especially of a voyage or flight.
3. A site for loading and unloading passengers and cargo.
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