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1. Synonyms, etymology, translation, definition, examples and notes

1.1. Subject field:

Marine navigation. (Hierarchy:

Fisheries
Aquatic navigation
Marine navigation

River navigation. (Hierarchy:

Fisheries
Aquatic navigation
River navigation

1.2. IPA transcription and prononciation for pier, landing stage, landing, dock and jetty:

Jetty BrE /ˈdʒeti/ NAmE /ˈdʒeti/ ; pier: /pɪə/ ; dock: / dɒk/ ; landing stage: /ˈlændɪŋ steɪʤ/

1.3. Synonyms of pier:

There are 4 international synonyms for pier. These include:

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1.4. Etymology of pier, landing stage, landing, dock and jetty:

- pier: Middle English: from medieval Latin pera, of unknown origin; - landing stage: landing + stage; - jetty: late Middle English: from Old French jetee, feminine past participle of jeter ‘to throw’, based on Latin jactare, frequentative of jacere ‘to throw’;

1.5. French translation of pier, landing stage, landing, dock and jetty:

Pier can be translated into French as:

1.6. Definition of pier in fisheries:

Pier, also known as landing stage, landing, dock, or jetty, is defined as: a wall or platform built out into a water body (the sea, a river, etc.), where boats can be tied and where people can get on and off boats.