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Definition of pior

"Pior" is probably misspelled. Trying pier instead Definition of pier

1. pier [ n ] a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

Used in print:

(Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)

The big factories which are relatively near the centers of our cities - the rubber factories in Akron , Chrysler 's Detroit plants , U._S._Steel 's Pittsburgh works - often began on these sites at_a_time when that was the edge of the city , yet close to transport ( river ) , storage ( piers ) and power ( river ) .

Synonyms pier wharf wharfage dock Related Terms platform landing quay shipside bollard wharf dock wharf berth wharf

2. Pier [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 11001

Synonyms Pier

3. pier [ n ] (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

Synonyms pier Related Terms support wall architecture

4. pier [ n ] a support for two adjacent bridge spans

Synonyms pier Related Terms support bridge

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