landing vs pier

landing

noun
  • A place on a shoreline where a boat lands. 

  • An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object. 

  • A level area at the top of a flight of stairs, or connecting one flight with another. 

pier

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

  • 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. 

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