Assertion: pier | /r/HasProperty | raised platform
Facets:
value: above water level
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: As nouns the difference between platform and pier is that platform is a raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made while pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
text: As nouns the difference between port and pier is that port is a place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers or port can be an entryway or gate or port can be something used to carry a thing, especially a frame for wicks in candle-making or port can be a type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in portugal or port can be (australia|queensland|northern new south wales|colloquial) a schoolbag or suitcase while pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
text: As nouns the difference between pier and pilaster is that pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty while pilaster is (architecture) a rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.
text: As nouns the difference between pier and pile is that pier is a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping;
text: Pier is a raised platform above water level, whereas wharf is a structure alongside the shore.