pier 
/ˈpiɚ/ noun
plural piers /ˈpiɚ/ noun [count] : a structure that goes out from a shore into the water ◊Piers are typically used as a place for ships to load and unload people or things or as a place where people can walk.
▪ The ferry leaves from pier 4. ▪ People were fishing off the pier. ▪ Couples walked on/along the pier.
▪ The ferry leaves from pier 4. ▪ People were fishing off the pier. ▪ Couples walked on/along the pier.
