Piers

Proper noun

Meaning

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

A surname transferred from the given name.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

wharf quay seaport dockyard piling dockage boatyard abutment

Related terms

pierce Peirce perce Pearson pearce Pearse

Anagrams

Peris prise speir spire Pires resip spier

Examples

A bitt is a metal block with a crosspin used for tying lines to, found on piers. Source: Internet

A few privately owned and operated fishing companies still exist on Cannery Row, housed on piers located a short distance from the historic district frequented by tourists. Source: Internet

Aftermath The bridge was rebuilt as a single span without any intermediate support piers. Source: Internet

A fire-breathing Piers Corbyn led another 'street-party' protest against Covid last night as demonstrators called for end to social distancing. Source: Internet

Arcades An arcade is a row of arches, supported on piers or columns. Source: Internet

Although organisers expected a crowd of around 60,000 people, the event instead attracted an estimated 250,000 who crammed the promenade and beach between Brighton's piers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pierrotage pierrotic pierrotite Piersall Pierse Piershill