pierhead

UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/
pierheadsubstantiv
pierheads
Pl.
UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/
Übersetzungen
tête de jetéeTerme maritime.
The fishermen tied their boats to the pierhead after a long day at sea.
Les pêcheurs ont amarré leurs bateaux à la tête de jetée après une longue journée en mer.
Definitionen
The outer end or head of a pier, often used as a landing place for boats.
The fishermen tied their boats to the pierhead after a long day at sea.
pierheadadjektiv
UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/
Used attributively in naval contexts (e.g., pierhead jump) to describe last-minute actions or assignments.
Übersetzungen
de dernière minuteSurtout en contexte maritime: à la toute dernière heure avant le départ.
He received a pierhead assignment and had to board the ship within an hour.
Il a reçu une affectation de dernière minute et a dû monter à bord du navire dans l'heure.
Definitionen
Arranged or occurring at the last possible moment, especially immediately before a vessel’s departure.
He received a pierhead assignment and had to board the ship within an hour.