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pierhead

/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/

/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/

pierheadnoun

pierheads

/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/

/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/

Translations

головка пирса

The fishermen gathered at the pierhead to prepare their nets.

Рыбаки собрались на головке пирса, чтобы подготовить свои сети.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

pierheadadjective

/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/

/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/

Used attributively in naval contexts (e.g., pierhead jump) to describe last-minute actions or assignments.

Definitions

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.