“They made their way down the pier to the boat landings.”

“The barrel wall acts as a pier of the bridge.”

“Their squared-off bottoms facilitated their use above pier tables or case furniture.”

“The weathered speedboats line up along three small piers every morning, right next to large police boats that patrol the strait.”

“A large crowd was on the piers to witness her departure, and they made the welkin ring with their cheers.”

“Various foundation types have been adopted to support the bridge piers and abutments.”