The difference between Pier and Quay
When used as nouns, pier means a raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles, whereas quay means a stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels.
Quay is also verb with the meaning: to land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up".
check bellow for the other definitions of Pier and Quay
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Pier as a noun:
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
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Pier as a noun:
A similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment.
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Pier as a noun (US, nautical):
A structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided.
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Pier as a noun:
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
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Pier as a noun (architecture):
A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
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Quay as a noun (nautical):
A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.
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Quay as a verb:
To land or tie up at a quay or similar structure, especially used in the phrase "quay up".