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pier: a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats; a support for two adjacent bridge spans; (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

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retaining wall collapse: a wall that is built to resist lateral pressure (especially a wall built to prevent the advance of a mass of earth)

jutty collapse

seawall collapse

jetty collapse

groin collapse: the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals; build with groins; "The ceiling was groined"

breakwater collapse: a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

rampart collapse: an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"

buttress collapse: a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building; make stronger or defensible; "buttress your thesis"; reinforce with a buttress; "Buttress the church"

plinth collapse

seaport collapse: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

marina collapse: a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers

dry dock collapse: a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline

wharf collapse: moor at a wharf; "The ship was wharfed"; discharge at a wharf; "wharf the passengers"; store on a wharf; "Wharf the merchandise"; provide with a wharf; "Wharf the mouth of the river"

quay collapse: wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

stanchion collapse: any vertical post or rod used as a support

banister collapse

embankment collapse: a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

bulwark collapse: a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural); defend with a bulwark

pedestal collapse: an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue); a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority); "they put him on a pedestal"

balustrade collapse

reflector collapse: device that reflects radiation

pedicel collapse: a small stalk bearing a single flower of an inflorescence; an ultimate division of a common peduncle

portico collapse: a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

mooring collapse: (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place; a place where a craft can be made fast

dockage collapse: a fee charged for a vessel to use a dock

arcade collapse: a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns; a covered passageway; often between streets with shops or stalls

pilaster collapse: a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached

colonnade collapse: structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns

mole collapse: small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet; a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin; spicy sauce often containing chocolate

piker collapse

dado collapse: a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it; the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase; cut a dado into or fit into a dado; provide with a dado; "The owners wanted to dado their dining room"

shipyard collapse: a workplace where ships are built or repaired

dockyard collapse: an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired

anchorage collapse: the act of anchoring; place for vessels to anchor; a city in south central Alaska; "Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska"; a fee for anchoring; the condition of being secured to a base; "the plant needs a firm anchorage"; "the mother provides emotional anchorage for the entire family"

haven collapse: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

berth collapse: a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers; provide with a berth

landing collapse: the act of coming to land after a voyage; the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface); "the plane made a smooth landing"; "his landing on his feet was catlike"; structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods; an intermediate platform in a staircase

atlas collapse: a figure of a man used as a supporting column; the 1st cervical vertebra; a collection of maps in book form; (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders

beam collapse: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction; (nautical) breadth amidships; a column of light (as from a beacon); a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation; smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression; express with a beaming face or smile; "he beamed his approval"

shoulder collapse: narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road; the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm; a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula; a cut of beef from the shoulder of the animal; push with the shoulders; "He shouldered his way into the crowd"; carry a burden, either real or metaphoric; "shoulder the burden"; lift onto one's shoulders

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