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pierhead

UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/

Translations

pierheadnoun
pierheads
pl
UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/
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.
Synonyms
dock
wharf
pier
jetty
quay
pierheadadjective
UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/
Used attributively in naval contexts (e.g., pierhead jump) to describe last-minute actions or assignments.
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.

Definitions

pierheadnoun
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.
pierheadadjective
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.
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