pierhead

UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/

Translations

pierheadnoun
pierheads
pl
UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/
головка пирса
The fishermen gathered at the pierhead to prepare their nets.
Рыбаки собрались на головке пирса, чтобы подготовить свои сети.
pierheadadjective
UK
/ˈpɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈpɪrˌhɛd/
Used attributively in naval contexts (e.g., pierhead jump) to describe last-minute actions or assignments.

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.