Pier
a detached pillar or wall supporting the ends of adjoining trusses or spans, or the springers of adjacent arches. Also an upright projecting portion of wall, similar to a pilaster, throwing the intervening sunken portions into panel. Also a buttress. Also a mole or jetty extending out from the land into the water, adapted to form a landing place for for passengers or merchandise from ships which float in the deep water alongside the pier or wharf.