Definitions

1. noun

a structure built on the shore of a sea, lake, or river, extending over the water, often used as a landing place or for docking boats

“The pier was bustling with people enjoying the sunset.”

2. verb

to pierce or make a hole in something

“The fishhook piers the fish’s skin.”

3. noun

a wooden or metal part of a door or gate that can be raised or lowered

“The pier on the door creaked as I opened it.”