Pier vs. Anta

Pier vs. Anta — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Pier and Anta

Piernoun

A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

Antanoun

(architecture) A kind of pier produced by thickening a wall at its termination, treated architecturally as a pilaster, with capital and base.

Piernoun

A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.

Piernoun

A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.

Piernoun

A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.

Piernoun

(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof.

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Piernoun

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

Piernoun

(architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

Piernoun

a support for two adjacent bridge spans