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Pier

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

Jim went fishing from the pier.
All at once the ship left the pier.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The fishermen cast their lines from the end of the wooden ____ that stretched out into the bay.

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