Harbor vs. Pier

Harbornoun

Shelter, refuge.

Harbornoun

Any place of shelter.

Harbornoun

(obsolete) A house of the zodiac, or the mansion of a heavenly body.

Harbornoun

A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may dock or anchor, especially for loading and unloading.

Harbornoun

A mixing box for materials in glass-working.

Harborverb

(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.

Harborverb

(intransitive) To take refuge or shelter in a protected expanse of water.

Harborverb

(transitive) To hold or persistently entertain in one's thoughts or mind.

Harbornoun

A station for rest and entertainment; a place of security and comfort; a refuge; a shelter.

Harbornoun

Specif.: A lodging place; an inn.

Harbornoun

The mansion of a heavenly body.

Harbornoun

A portion of a sea, a lake, or other large body of water, either landlocked or artificially protected so as to be a place of safety for vessels in stormy weather; a port or haven.

Harbornoun

A mixing box for materials.

Harborverb

To afford lodging to; to entertain as a guest; to shelter; to receive; to give a refuge to; to indulge or cherish (a thought or feeling, esp. an ill thought); as, to harbor a grudge.

Harborverb

To lodge, or abide for a time; to take shelter, as in a harbor.

Harbornoun

a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

Harbornoun

a place of refuge and comfort and security

Harborverb

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);

Harborverb

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

Harborverb

keep in one's possession; of animals

Harborverb

hold back a thought or feeling about;

Harbor

A harbor (American English) or harbour (British English; see spelling differences) (synonym: haven) is a sheltered body of water where ships, boats, and barges can be docked. The term harbor is often used interchangeably with port, which is a man-made facility built for loading and unloading vessels and dropping off and picking up passengers.

Piernoun

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

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.

Piernoun

Any detached mass of masonry, whether insulated or supporting one side of an arch or lintel, as of a bridge; the piece of wall between two openings.

Piernoun

A projecting wharf or landing place.

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

Pier

A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typically supported by piles or pillars, and provides above-water access to offshore areas. Frequent pier uses include fishing, boat docking and access for both passengers and cargo, and oceanside recreation.