barbican vs pier

barbican

noun
  • A fortress at the end of a bridge. 

  • An opening in the wall of a fortress through which the guns are levelled; a narrow loophole through which arrows and other missiles may be shot. 

  • A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town 

  • A temporary wooden tower built for defensive purposes. 

pier

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

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

  • A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate. 

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

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